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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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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:...
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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...
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I-95 CAP Update: Lombard Circle Closed on April 7 for Two Years due to CAP Construction
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently announced that the Lombard Circle ramp to northbound I-95 at Penn’s Landing will close for approximately two (2) years beginning Monday, April 7, 2025. Please note: Due to inclement weather, the closure was instituted on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The closure is for demolishing the existing concrete pier between the ramp,...
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I-95 CAP Update: Fall Construction Update
PennDot recently announced several updates on the I-95 CAP construction on Penn’s Landing, which continues this fall. The updates focus on the abutment and pier construction for the new cap over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard and ongoing utility relocations at numerous locations. The new pier in the middle of I-95 will be substantially completed this fall, while abutment construction...
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Know Before You Go: The 5 Best Ways to Get to the Philadelphia Waterfront
Are you heading to the Philadelphia Waterfront this summer? Arrive stress-free with these travel tips. Parking along the Delaware River Waterfront is limited due to construction on the exciting new Park at Penn's Landing. But have no fear; we have the five (5) best ways to get to the Waterfront without driving. And guess what? All are budget-friendly, some are wellness-friendly, and others...
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Choose Your Delaware River Waterfront Adventure
By J Check out all the new things to do on Philly’s Delaware River Waterfront this summer. Who's ready for an adventure? This summer, every day you can have a new quest on the Delaware River Waterfront. Maybe you want to explore the food scene; seek out fitness activities; or have a family day or date night that doesn’t break the bank. No matter the adventure you seek, the Philly...
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Central Delaware Overlay - What you need to know (in process)
Zoning is essential to the waterfront to guide development to meet the recommendations of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware. Below are the basics on the current Central Delaware overlay so you have what you need to be able to engage with the process of updating the overlay. The Central Delaware Overlay guides development east of I-95 from Oregon Avenue in Whitman to Allegheny...
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Save the Date! Top Can't-Miss Events Happening on the Delaware River Waterfront this Spring
Whip out your calendars, Philly, and prepare to save some dates, because your favorite warm-weather activities are returning to the Delaware River Waterfront along with a few surprises, too. Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, and so much more are awaiting you. So, without further ado, we can’t wait to see you at ... The Delaware River Trail Dedication Join us for...
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Pulaski Park
Pulaski Park is located on a small pier at the corner of Delaware and Allegheny Avenues in the Port Richmond neighborhood. The half-acre parcel is part of Philadelphia’s expansive public park system and offers users a unique place to experience the river. Visitors can fish off the pier or simply enjoy the expansive views of the Delaware River to the north and south.