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Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest 2016 Season
BLUE CROSS RIVERRINK SUMMERFEST RETURNS Second season features an exciting food destination and new park features. Philadelphia’s only outdoor roller skating rink is back this summer for its second season. Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest complements its fellow waterfront attractions Race Street Pier, Pier 68, Washington Ave. Pier, and Spruce Street Harbor Park Presented by Univest/Valley...
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Groundbreaking Celebrates Transformation for Philadelphia’s Delaware River Waterfront
(Philadelphia, PA) December 14, 2022 – Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) and Haverford Properties Inc. were joined today by city officials and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) for a groundbreaking event at Rivermark Northern Liberties—the new 9-acre mixed-use development on the Delaware River waterfront formerly known as Festival Pier in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties...
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Spring Blossoms on the Waterfront with Tons of Exciting New Art Exhibitions, Markets, Performances, and Outdoor Dining Experiences
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to announce the 2021 Spring programming calendar at Cherry Street Pier as a new season blossoms along the Philadelphia Waterfront. For those people itching to get out of the house and enjoy all that Philly has to offer again, Cherry Street Pier will be a safe, fun Spring destination. The fun begins the first weekend in April with the...
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This Week on the Waterfront
PECO Multicultural Series Presents the Hispanic Fiesta Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 2-8PM Great Plaza at Penn's Landing The Hispanic Fiesta at Penn’s Landing is Philadelphia’s premier Latino event, and it continues to unite and raise awareness of Latino culture and community. This regional celebration features music, dance, entertainment, ethnic foods, and artisan crafts from nearly all Latin...
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South Wetlands Park Project
CHECK OUT THE CONCEPT DESIGN AND TAKE A VIRTUAL SITE TOUR. THE SOUTHERN SECTION OF THE WATERFRONT OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH A “WETLANDS PARK” BETWEEN A SERIES OF ABANDONED PIERS TO ENHANCE AND REVIVE THE AREA’S RESILIENCY AND ECOLOGICAL VITALITY. The project stems from the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, which identified this part of the riverfront as ideal for...
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13 Ways to Enjoy the Delaware River
When the weather gets hot, the Waterfront feels like it's ten degrees cooler than the rest of the city. And, if you're able to make it our onto the river, it feels even better. Below are some great ways to get exercise, take in the views, and learn a little bit about sailing. Take a scenic ride across the river on the RiverLink Ferry Be your own captain or charter a sail with SailTime...
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Media Advisory: Ring in the New Year with Philadelphia's Best Views of the New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront
WHAT: Ring in 2024 with the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront. Both the 6 pm and 12 am shows will be synchronized to their own unique, themed soundtrack that will be played on speakers at free viewing locations along Penn’s Landing and simulcast on KYW Newsradio 1060 AM and 103.9FM so revelers can tune in from wherever they are. The 6 PM fireworks will also be broadcast live on NBC10....
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Spring Garden Connector Street Public Meeting
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is hosting a meeting on Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30pm at Festival Pier to gather public input for the design of its next connector street project, at Spring Garden Street. DRWC’s connector street program is intended to improve connections between Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and the Delaware River waterfront. Event details: WHEN: Wednesday...
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DRT Trail Obstruction Between Tasker and Reed Street
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is making incredible progress on the construction of the Central portion of the Delaware River Trail (DRT), a multimodal, protected path that spans the length of the east side of Columbus Boulevard/Delaware Avenue from Washington Avenue in the south to Spring Garden Street in the north. When it is complete in the Fall of 2021, this segment will...
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This Weekend on the Delaware River Waterfront
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights followed by Friday Night Lights Featuring: Alex Bugnon Friday, August 2, Concert at 7:30PM, Fireworks at 9:15PM Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Smooth Jazz fills the waterfront every Friday night in August starting with keyboardist Alex Bugnon, an energetic force on the contemporary jazz scene, producing over nine albums and building up a huge fan base as a touring musician...
