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CHOP Gets Recognition for Leading with River-Protecting Green Design

July 25, 2017  |  Brian Rademaekers

When leadership at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia decided to create a brand-new, centralized facility for pediatric care, their primary concern was easing the stress young patients and their families often face while undergoing treatment. Today, that vision is recognized at the 12-story Buerger Center, a colorful University City building that opened in 2015…

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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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Greening Philadelphia: Short Films Screenings at Temple University

February 26, 2014  |  Public Affairs

GreenTreks is sharing stories that change the world! GreenTreks, a Philadelphia based non-profit communications firm, created some recent shorts focusing on the exciting neighborhood greening programs that are changing the face of the City and improving the quality of our waterways.

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Water Sheds a Tear for Glen Abrams

March 15, 2013  |  Matthew Fritch

Glen Abrams, one of our original cast members, is moving on this week. He has played a major role in getting our Green City, Clean Waters initiative up and running and led countless other projects and partnerships.

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New Video: Philadelphia’s First Porous Street

June 22, 2012  |  Matthew Fritch

Pass by the 800 block of tiny Percy Street near the Italian Market in South Philadelphia and you may not even notice that you’re in the presence of Philadelphia’s first street to be retrofitted with porous paving.

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