Fairmount Water Works
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‘WE THE PEOPLE’ Exhibition At Fairmount Water Works Uses Art to Promote Clean Water Rights
Philadelphia’s relationship with clean water has always been about more than what comes out of the tap. That is the overarching message behind “WE THE…
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Mussels Have Potential to Transform Philadelphia’s Waterways Permanently
A first-of-its-kind project by the Philadelphia Water Department is working on reintroducing native freshwater mussels into Philadelphia’s waterways to help improve water quality, writes Cari…
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A Philadelphia Woman ‘Adopted’ a Small Island in Front of Boathouse Row, and It’s Now Named the ‘Isle of Jean’
A small island in the Schuylkill that can be seen when strolling along the path behind the Fairmount Water Works has been adopted by a…
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Schuylkill River in the Running for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year Honors
The Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania is one of three rivers being considered for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year honors, as selected by the Pennsylvania…
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WSJ: ‘Philadelphia: A Narrative History’ Offers Insights, But Focuses Unevenly on One Side of the Coin
Philadelphia: A Narrative History, a book by Paul Kahan is a trove of knowledge about the city, but it spends all too much time focusing…
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New ‘Magical Garden’ Floating Between Philadelphia’s Two Rivers Set to Open Next Year
A floating classroom, described by its designer as a “magical garden,” is set to open next year, floating between the Delaware River and the Schuylkill,…
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Why East Falls in Northwest Philadelphia is a Neighborhood Worth Living
Philadelphia is comprised of a number of neighborhoods, each with something unique. East Falls is just one of many, but it’s special because you’ll feel…
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Schuylkill River Trail Will Be Closed Through the End of 2023
Starting Monday, December 4, a section of the Schuylkill River Trail will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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