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New Renderings of the Washington Avenue Connector
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to present new renderings of the Washington Avenue Connector project. These updated designs are a reflection of the community’s desire for a safe and green Washington Avenue. Washington Avenue is identified as a Primary Connector Street in the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, as it is a crucial east-west arterial in the city’s...
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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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Spring 2020: Graffitti Pier Project Update
As you might recall, in the summer of 2019, we selected a team led by Studio Zewde to conduct a planning study and craft a conceptual design for the site known as Graffiti Pier. They were tasked with investigating the physical conditions of the pier and providing recommendations about its future design and use as a public space. Knowing how special and beloved the site already is, public...
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Security Jobs
Join the security team! We're seeking security staff to join our site operations team. Security members are responsible for patroling DRWC buildings and grounds, providing customer service to visitors, and observing and reporting on various site violations. A vital part of the DRWC team and brand ambassadors, the security staff helps ensure the safety of our facilities for all guests and...
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Top 6 Ways to Celebrate Halloween on the Philly Waterfront
By Jarreau Freeman Halloween is on the way and if you have no clue on what to do, don’t let that haunt you. We have something for everyone on the Philly Waterfront -- from a kids Halloween bash and a Día de los Muertos celebration to an out-of-this-world art exhibition and frightfully fun markets, we’ve got you covered. So, come in your most hair-raising mask (that covers your nose and...
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Independence Day Fireworks on the Waterfront Jun 28 9:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Join us for fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront in celebration of Independence Day on Saturday, June 28, at 9:30 pm. Enjoy the fireworks at these other Waterfront destinations: Cherry Street Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Race Street Pier, Pier 68, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and Washington Avenue Pier. Part of the Wawa Welcome America celebrations. Parking...
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ZONING 101 - Zoning basics for waterfront stakeholders
What do you need to know about zoning and why does it matter to you? Zoning tells landowners what they can build and neighbors how they can expect to see their neighborhood grow and change. Every parcel in the city has a zoning classification, and if it is up to date, it should create a level of certainty for what can be built that is helpful to both developers and neighbors. Zoning matters...
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Update: Christian Street and Washington Avenue Construction
Heads up! Construction has begun on the final segments of the Delaware River Trail -- the eastside of Columbus Boulevard between Christian Street and Washington Avenue. Road work and detours will continue for two months. Washington Avenue and Columbus Boulevard are busy, complex intersections. But we’re excited that the additional pedestrian improvements planned for this part of the trail...
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Fillmore Philadelphia
As part of the continued revitalization of iconic Fishtown, one of the city’s historic addresses, the legendary Ajax Metal Factory is being transformed from a pounding WWI munitions machine constructed over 100 years ago into a beautiful pounding music machine of a different sort, 2015 style. What a difference 100 years makes. “A music hall to top all music halls.” Honoring the...
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A Reimagined Culinary Landscape at The Delaware River Waterfront
(Philadelphia, PA) Beginning May 24, Learn about all the fantastic food offerings at Cherry Street Pier and Spruce Street Harbor Park. This summer, the Delaware River Waterfront will have more drinks and fun than ever. Cherry Street Pier Cherry Street Pier is The Delaware River Waterfront arts hub and artist incubator space. With 14 shipping containers turned artist studios, Cherry...
