Tag: Schuylkill

Fairmount: Joining the Global Conversation on Water Sustainability

March 20, 2023Elizabeth DeOrnellas and George W. Miller

World Water Day 2023 brought together academics, city officials, historians and nonprofit workers who believe Philadelphia’s cultural heritage as a port city makes it an important place to talk about the future of water infrastructure.

Waterfront: Conrad Benner Explores Philly to Expose Art in Unexpected Spaces

November 6, 2014

Arms outstretched, Conrad Benner leaned out over the silver railing that separated the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk from the water below. Adjusting the frame of his camera to fit the distant Philadelphia skyline, the 29-year-old held,

Manayunk: Businesses Anticipate The Opening of Rec Center

April 4, 2014

In 2004, Manayunk was faced with a problem. The Philadelphia Water Department needed to put in a sewage overflow tank and had picked Lower Venice Island for its location. However, the island, tucked in between

Philadelphia City Rowing helps to save varsity programs at Temple

March 24, 2014tub10245

When Temple University announced the decision to eliminate seven varsity programs last December—including men’s crew and women’s rowing—a fight began to save the historic programs for the benefit of the student-athletes, coaches and prospective rowers