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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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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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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...
