PWD Mixes Art, Nature and…Water(!) for a Flower Show Gold Medal: Mural From Rain Garden Adds ’Flower Power’ Flair
March 5, 2019
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Public Affairs
Our exhibit got top honors for showing how we use the power of nature to heal waterways + the power of art to connect communities with our work.
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Could You Join Our Team and Adopt a Rain Garden in 2019?: We want you on our mini-grants list
December 14, 2018
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Public Affairs
Thanks to Soak It Up Adoption grants, more than 1,600 people learned about green stormwater tools in their community last year and got involved in protecting Philly waterways. Can your group join and make a difference?
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Have a Voice in Cottman Ave’s Brighter, Greener Future: Join us for a December 4 open house
November 29, 2018
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Cottman Avenue Streetscape Team
Cottman Avenue between the Roosevelt Boulevard and Castor Avenue is about to get greener, brighter and safer. But first, the team of departments designing the projects wants to hear from the public at a December 4 open house.
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You Won’t Believe These Deals!: Shockingly low prices on river-saving rain gardens – all year ’round
November 23, 2018
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Public Affairs
Since people are on the hunt for holiday steals, we thought this would be a good time to tell you what a great deal Philly residents can get on rain gardens, one the most cost-effective tools for residential sustainable stormwater management, throughout the year. This is no Cyber Monday deal, but now really is the ideal time to start your rain garden by taking one of our free workshops!
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Strawberry Mansion Water Department Open House: What residents need to know about new plans, programs + more
October 12, 2018
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Public Affairs
This event is a one-stop shop for water bills, water jobs, water construction in Strawberry Mansion. PWD Staff, officials, and local organizations will share info and answer your questions about Water Dept. projects, programs, and opportunities.
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The New Discovery Center Hosts a Rain Check Workshop: A Great Place to ‘Imagine a Day Without Water’
October 5, 2018
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Public Affairs
Philadelphians are invited to join us at The Discovery Center for a special Rain Check workshop that will get them started on sustainable home improvement projects like free rain barrels or discounted downspout planter gardens on Wednesday, October 10 at 6:00pm.
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New Rates in September: What to Expect, What You Help Fund
September 4, 2018
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Public Affairs
After months of public and technical hearings that allow Philadelphia to transparently set rates for the water, sewer and stormwater services we provide, our customers will see changes on their September bills. The independent Water Rate Board officially approved new rates in July for the next two years.
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These 20 businesses teamed up to protect Philly water in a big way: What they did and how they did it
June 29, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
Created with the help of a $1.6 million grant we issued through our stormwater program, the Sandmeyer Regional Stormwater Facility collects runoff from 20 industrial properties covering 40 acres along Sandmeyer Lane in the city’s Bustleton neighborhood.
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A Rain Check First: Sign Language Services Available at June Workshop
June 8, 2018
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Public Affairs
We want every resident to take part in protecting our rivers and creeks, and Saturday, June 23, will mark a big first in our efforts to bring the Rain Check program to more people: a workshop with sign language services will take place at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Town Hall in Center City.
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Historic Germantown’s Community-Powered Green Upgrade Wins 2018 ‘Pioneers’ Award
May 22, 2018
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Public Affairs
Historic Germantown earns the 2018 Stormwater Pioneers award for their new rain garden, redesigned courtyard space, and commitment to the community and health of our waterways.
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