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Final Weekend and the Papal Visit
We're not letting the Papal visit get in the way of celebrating our final weekend at both Blue Cross RiverRink and Spruce Street Harbor Park Presented by Univest/Valley Green Bank. In fact, we're encouraging all of those people who are off from work, who have kids that aren't in school, or people who want their chance at a hammock to stop on by that weekend. Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest...
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One step closer to a brand new bike trail
Natural Lands Trust, in partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC), has recently acquired a key parcel in the building of the Southern portion of the Delaware River Trail, which is part of the East Coast Greenway and the Circuit, and will provide a crucial bicycle network connection for the city and region. Using $832,500 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation...
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Pier 68
Pier 68 Partners Natural Lands Trust Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources William Penn Foundation City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Walmart Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities Grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Service News and Updates Pier 68 will be open during the I-95 CAP...
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Mike Barone
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Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Presents America 250 Weekend, June 26 – 28, with Concert & Fireworks, Men in Blazers Match-Day Live, Public Art Exhibition of PrismaPhonik, and Cosmic Rhythms
PHILADELPHIA (June 12, 2026) - The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) presents America 250 weekend on the Waterfront from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, with family-friendly activities, including one of Philadelphia’s most anticipated fireworks displays as part of Wawa Welcome America Festival 2026. In honor of the United States’ 250th Anniversary, DRWC-managed parks, including...
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Chloe Luisa Piñero
In "Roots of Resilience," sixteen artists were selected from a call for applications to design flags that tell stories of hope, strength, and community, honoring the journeys of those who made Philly their home. From textiles to digital art, these powerful flags will fly at Spruce Street Harbor Park from May 22, 2026, to September 7, 2026. About the Flag: “I Am Here, We Exist” uses...
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Aaron Lam Kwok Yam
In "Roots of Resilience," sixteen artists were selected from a call for applications to design flags that tell stories of hope, strength, and community, honoring the journeys of those who made Philly their home. From textiles to digital art, these powerful flags will fly at Spruce Street Harbor Park from May 22, 2026, to September 7, 2026. About the Flag: Originating from a photograph of...
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Keni Thomas
In "Roots of Resilience," sixteen artists were selected from a call for applications to design flags that tell stories of hope, strength, and community, honoring the journeys of those who made Philly their home. From textiles to digital art, these powerful flags will fly at Spruce Street Harbor Park from May 22, 2026, to September 7, 2026. About the Flag: Philadelphia’s resilience comes...
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Keysha Rivera
In "Roots of Resilience," sixteen artists were selected from a call for applications to design flags that tell stories of hope, strength, and community, honoring the journeys of those who made Philly their home. From textiles to digital art, these powerful flags will fly at Spruce Street Harbor Park from May 22, 2026, to September 7, 2026. About the Flag: This flag centers on a scanned film...
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Martín Pintos
In "Roots of Resilience," sixteen artists were selected from a call for applications to design flags that tell stories of hope, strength, and community, honoring the journeys of those who made Philly their home. From textiles to digital art, these powerful flags will fly at Spruce Street Harbor Park from May 22, 2026, to September 7, 2026. About the Flag: This flag features two opossums, one...
