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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...
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Central Delaware Overlay
Waterfront Zoning: Central Delaware Overlay DRWC is working with Councilman Mark Squilla, the Central Delaware Advocacy Group, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, citizens, landowners, and developers to discuss how to improve the Central Delaware Overlay (CDO) and its height bonus structure. The CDO is the zoning legislation that stemmed from the Master Plan for the Central Delaware to...
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Hours of Operation
Open November 27, 2026 - February 28, 2027 Regular Hours of Operation Monday–Thursday: 1:00 PM–11:00 PM Friday: 1:00 PM–1:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM–1:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM Opening Weekend: November 27 - November 29 Friday (11/27): 11:00 AM –1:00 AM Saturday (11/28): 11:00 AM –1:00 AM Sunday (11/29): 11:00 AM–11:00 PM Holiday Week: December 19 - January 2 11 AM -...
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DRWC CDO Updates: How to get involved
by Joe Forkin, President of DRWC As DRWC works with our partners in revising the Central Delaware Overlay, we will keep Philadelphians updated about the zoning process with regular posts to our website. In my role as President of DRWC, I’m honored to work with residents and DRWC’s board and staff to advance our Master Plan, which guides our strategic investments in parks and trails and sets...
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Cashier, Skate Guards, Skate Rental Reps (Seasonal/Part-Time)
Join the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink team! We are currently seeking cashiers (seasonal/part-time), Skate Rentals representatives (seasonal/part-time), and Skate Guards (seasonal/part-time) to join the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink team at Philadelphia's premier outdoor skating rink and seasonal attraction. No experience is required. Training will be provided. Starting salary: $12/hour...
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Washington Avenue Connector: End of Summer Construction Update
Work on the Washington Avenue Connector continues, with substantial completion now expected in September. Final inspections and project closeout work will continue into the fall. What’s Been Completed During July, crews made major progress throughout the corridor, including: Constructing sidewalk bumpouts along the north side of Washington Avenue intersections. Installing traffic signal...
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Hey Philly, Please Adhere to the Delaware River Trail Detour Signs
Hey Philly, we’re dishing out some tough love! We want to make sure you stay safe while we create a brand-new, state-of-the-art Delaware River Trail. So, all you biker, jogger, power-walking rebels beware, because we’re laying down the law - PAY ATTENTION TO THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN DETOUR SIGNS ALONG COLUMBUS BOULEVARD! (For those of you who adhere to the safety standards, gold stars all...
