Opening Hydrants Is Probably Worse Than You Think: But with 70+ free pools and spraygrounds, you don't need to go there.
June 21, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
Opening hydrants is more dangerous than you think, and definitely illegal. But our friends over at Parks and Recreation have released their list of pool and sprayground openings, and dozens of spots where you can cool off for free will be ready for use before the weekend is over.
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So Many Ways to Keep Cool in Philadelphia: Opening Hydrants? Not One of Them
July 13, 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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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Schuylkill Expedition for High School Students
March 12, 2014
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Public Affairs
Are you a high school student looking for exciting programs to be a part of this summer?
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Philly Students, Get With the Flow: Apply by March 1
February 20, 2012
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Public Affairs
Project Flow is a six-week summer program for rising 9th graders at public and private schools to explore water as artists, scientists, historians, and social activists.
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