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4 Must-Go Places to Experience the Waterfront Independence Day Weekend
By Darnell Schoolfield Independence Day Weekend on the Philadelphia Waterfront is bigger and better than ever! In grandiose fashion, your favorite parks along the Waterfront (Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and the new Cherry Street Pier) unite for an extended Independence Day extravaganza filled with plentiful, heavenly eats, unmatched views,...
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Developers Chosen for the Spring Garden Site
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) today designated the partnership of Jefferson Apartment Group and Haverford Properties (Jefferson/Haverford) as its development partner for the Spring Garden Street site, located at the intersection of Spring Garden Street and Delaware Ave/Columbus Blvd along the Central Delaware River waterfront. The development, to be designed by architect Cecil...
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Delaware River Bike Trail Opens
On June 17th, 2013, we achieved a key milestone in implementing the Master Plan for the Central Delaware and transforming the Delaware River waterfront into a walkable and bikeable destination by officially opening the first permanent segment of the Delaware River Trail. The trail, which was part of Mayor Nutter’s promise in founding DRWC, will eventually span 6 miles along the waterfront. As...
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DRWC Unveils the Spring Garden Street Connector Improvements
Long-awaited lighting and streetscape improvements transform I-95 and Market-Frankford El underpass and enhance the connection from Northern Liberties to the Waterfront The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), in conjunction with the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (NLNA), unveiled the completion of the Spring Garden Connector Project, incorporating long-awaited lighting and...
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New Year's Eve Parties On Ice at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
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The Delaware River Trail Is Complete and Open for Business
(Philadelphia, PA) A major milestone in the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, the highly anticipated Delaware River Trail (DRT) is complete and fully open for public use and enjoyment, transforming the way Philadelphians and visitors can access and benefit from everything that the Delaware River Waterfront has to offer including wonderful public spaces such as Penn Treaty Park, Race Street...
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Waterfront Arts Debut Installation: Ghost Ship
Ghost Ship, a large-scale public art, light, and water installation, premiered at Race Street Pier from October 4 through November 3, 2019. This was Waterfront Arts' debut installation that brought thousands of visitors to the Waterfront. Video: Ryan Navazio; Music Score: Jeff Familetti This 90-ft, site-specific Ghost Ship appeared as a three-dimensional hologram under the Benjamin...
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Waterfront Arts Plan
The Waterfront Arts Plan is a framework for DRWC and its partners to operationalize the Waterfront Arts Program and begin commissioning public art, documenting opportunity sites, and translating the values the community identifies as themes they would like to see emerge in creative works along the Delaware River Waterfront. This plan was developed by DRWC, Philadelphia-based Interface Studio,...
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First Friday presented by Fulton Bank Jan 03 4:00 pm – Dec 05 9:00 pm
Join us on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. First Friday dates: January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, and December 5. Review the full...
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DRWC Board Updates By-laws
DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OCTOBER 31, 2014 8:30AM RESOLUTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO AMEND BY-LAWS WHEREAS, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens; WHEREAS, DRWC acts as the steward of the central Delaware River waterfront to...
