The rainstorm that flooded the Schuylkill Banks, left passengers stranded on the roof of a SEPTA bus and forced the…
Beneath Philly’s streets lies approximately 3,000 miles of sewers - both manmade channels and creeks that were capped and incorporated into…
PlanPhilly is a partner for this year's TEDxPhiladelphia event, and for the next few days we're sharing ways we think Philly…
Ever wanted to add a bit of flair to manhole covers or stormdrains? Students, now's your chance. The Water Department, Partnership…
As the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) looks ahead to the new year, one thing they will continue to work on is…
By the summer of 2015, the corner of 37th and Mount Vernon streets in Mantua will have a revamped and greened…
Under the Green City, Clean Waters plan, the Tacony Creek should be clean enough to swim and fish in within…
This summer the Philadelphia Water Department and PECO committed significant green (read: financial support) to the West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood…
The 300 block of Christian Street has broken out in a rash of blue dots. You'd be forgiven for thinking this…
We hear a lot about stormwater management infrastructure being incorporated into plans for new developments, streetscape improvements, and park projects, but…
Shissler Rec Center opened its new "sprayground" Thursday and the preschool students who graduated just before the fountains turned on, along…
What do the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Water Department have in common? They are both using technology…
Ease the flow of stormwater runoff, boost the flow of innovative stormwater solutions – that’s been the goal of Infill Philadelphia:…
Good morning, Streeters. Here’s what’s making news on this last day of February: In City Council today First District Councilman Mark…
In streams across the country, environmental stewards have made significant improvements in reducing waste water and chemical and industrial pollution, but…
Good morning Streeters. We have a little morning buzz for you this Wednesday. Yesterday Governor Corbett gave his much anticipated 2013-2014…
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is giving its rain barrels a makeover and it wants our help picking the new designs…
Good morning, Streeters. Notice anything different around here? Besides our new look, here's this morning's Buzz: Developer John Wei purchased the…