Fun and Friendly Competition at Philly Fun Fishing Fest 2024!
October 2, 2024
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Eddie Borrelli Jr.
PWD and partners held the annual Philly Fishing Fest, where dozens of community members caught (and released) fish along the Schuylkill River to claim top prizes! See who won the top spots!
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Follow @PhillyH2O ‘Drinking Water Week’ for music, videos, blogs: Outreach to help all residents benefit equally from city’s safe, high-quality tap.
May 3, 2021
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Public Affairs
Philadelphia will recognize national Drinking Water Week May 3-8 with special new art and music projects aimed at getting all residents to benefit equally from our safe, high-quality tap water.
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‘Drink More Tap’ Mural Making Waves at Cruz Rec: The water-themed murals are making local + national headlines.
October 6, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
Cultivating informative and creative outreach, Drink More Tap—our ongoing project—bridges art with education, spreading awareness about the benefits of drinking Philly tap: it’s healthy, sustainable, and affordable.
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Delaware River Festival: Safe Family Fun!: Festivities with engaging educational activities connect people to the river Sept. 26 through Oct. 4.
September 25, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
From Saturday, September 26 to Sunday, October 4, Delaware River Festival 2020 will feature virtual and small in-person experiences on both sides of the waterbody!
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PhillyH2O @ Home: Hydrate with Infused Tap!: Now that we are in the middle of summer, it’s especially important to keep hydrated.
June 30, 2020
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Dottie Baumgarten
Knowing we have top-quality tap, you can have some fun with the water by infusing it with flavor!
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PhillyH2O @ Home: Listen to Nature: Listen for the sound of spring in Philly parks.
May 14, 2020
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Dottie Baumgarten
Enjoy this sound clip of spring peepers in the Pennypack Watershed.
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‘@PhillyH2O at Home: TP vs. Wipes!: Try this experiment to see why wipes don’t flush.
April 30, 2020
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Dottie Baumgarten
PWD educator Dottie Baumgarten shows what makes toilet paper the only thing to flush.
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September’s Super First Saturday: Three Ways to Enjoy Philly Waterways in One Day!
September 3, 2019
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Public Affairs
Whether you want to give fishing in the Schuylkill a try, help combat litter while having some fun and food, or are interested in learning more about maritime history and taking a quick cruise, there is something for you on September 7.
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And PWD’s 2019 Spokesdog Is…: Dolphina, a rescue, will guard Philly waterways from poo-llution.
June 10, 2019
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Public Affairs
Philly waterways have a new best friend. Dolphina, a five-year-old pit rescue, will be the face of our efforts to guard local waterways against pet waste. Pet owners and watershed advocates are invited to a June 22 celebration.
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Keep On Cleanin’…Cleanup Results, and More Work to Do: Darby-Cobbs Cleanup was a success. Summer = new opportunities.
June 7, 2019
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Brian Rademaekers
Volunteers removed 55.87 tons of trash, litter, and debris, including 531 tires, from the watershed in a single day. Find out where you can help this summer.
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