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All posts tagged: Summer


So Many Ways to Keep Cool in Philadelphia: Opening Hydrants? Not One of Them

July 13, 2017  |  Brian Rademaekers

In Philadelphia, we’re lucky to have more pools and spray grounds per resident than any other city in the U.S. Because we have all those great, free places to cool off, there’s no reason to open fire hydrants when the weather gets hot or risk swimming in our unpredictable rivers, where drowning is always a risk. Opening hydrants can cause a number of dangerous situations…

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Submersible Science: Philly Students Launch Underwater Drone with PWD

June 15, 2017  |  Brian Rademaekers

While most Philadelphia students were heading home early due a heat wave this past Tuesday, four 11th grade students from Mariana Bracetti Academy were busy suiting up in full-body chest waders, a necessary piece of gear for the mission at hand: launching a submersible, camera-equipped drone in Frankford Creek.

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Pew Center Gives $300K to Shine Light on Secret River Heroes

June 26, 2015  |  Brian Rademaekers

Celebrating their 10th year of grant making in Philadelphia, the Center announced its 2015 recipients on June 16. We at Philadelphia Water are thrilled to see the Water Works counted among our region’s exemplary artists and cultural institutions and look forward to the expanded environmental education efforts made possible through this grant.

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Two Rivers One Water

May 30, 2014  |  Public Affairs

It’s summer time! What could be better than spending your summer outside in warm weather, then cooling off with a refreshing glass of cold water?

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