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Restorative Ecological Project brings life back to Manayunk Canal: Construction will temporarily close a small section of the Schuylkill River Trail over the next few months.

August 25, 2023  |  Amy Hopf

The Flat Rock Dam Betterment project, a multi-year ecological project that will restore an eastern portion of the dam, will cause a 3-4 month closure on the Schuylkill River Trail between Leverington Ave. in Manayunk and Shawmont Station this fall. Starting on Monday, September 11, 2023, the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) alongside the Flat Rock […]

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Mural, Pocket Park Being Celebrated Earth Day Weekend

April 20, 2018  |  Public Affairs

Last summer, we joined artist Paul Santoleri and Roxborough and residents for a community painting event that laid the foundation for Watershed, the mural that now overlooks the neighborhood’s newest community green space–Roxborough Pocket Park.

Just in time for Earth Day weekend, Santoleri’s work is finished and will be celebrated with a dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. this Saturday, April 21st.

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