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Nationwide Call for Developers for Eleven Acres on Philadelphia Waterfront
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation released a Request for Proposals for qualified developers to transform prime waterfront land at Penn’s Landing into mixed-use development sites. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified teams to develop eleven acres of prime waterfront land as the organization continues to implement key...
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Waterfront Arts Program
The Waterfront Arts Program is the creative heartbeat of the Waterfront, striving to bring dynamic, thoughtful, and innovative arts and cultural experiences to the Delaware River Waterfront. Since its establishment nearly a decade ago, DRWC and its partners have successfully brought public art to the Waterfront. As development momentum continues to build and revitalization efforts move forward,...
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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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Cherry Street Pier Exhibition RFP
Request for Exhibitions at Cherry Street Pier The Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC) is requesting proposals for exhibitions at its newest public space Cherry Street Pier (CSP). DRWC is a nonprofit with a mission to design, develop, program and maintain public amenities along the central Delaware River Waterfront. We aim to transform the waterfront into a vibrant destination for recreational...
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New Year’s Eve on the Delaware River Waterfront
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUGARHOUSE NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS ON THE WATERFRONT ARE RAIN OR SHINE It’s that time of the year again when fireworks, resolutions, and spending time with family and friends fill the city with joy. Some of you may already have plans or parties, while others are still looking for that perfect evening to celebrate the New Year. We hope that your plans include events along...
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Cherry Street Pier Development
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation announced their plan to transform Philadelphia’s Municipal Pier 9 into the Cherry Street Pier, creating a multi-functional public community space for creative collaboration and civic engagement. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is investing $683,000 in the project to test a model for repurposing civic spaces to help cities increase economic...
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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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KYW News Radio: Survey seeks public opinion on battery-powered popup rail service in Philadelphia along Delaware Riverfront
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is exploring the prospect of a train that would run along the existing rail tracks on Columbus Boulevard. Learn more about this exciting new project in this piece by KYW News Radio. Survey seeks public opinion on battery-powered popup rail service in Philadelphia along Delaware Riverfront (KYW Newsradio, Monday, February 3, 2025)
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News Update: The summer smooth jazz concert series on Penn's Landing is on hiatus
Heads up! The summer smooth jazz concert series on Penn's Landing is on hiatus. The summer smooth jazz concert series (including Smooth Jazz Summer Nights) is on hiatus due to construction on the I-95 CAP, part of the exciting new Park at Penn’s Landing project. There will be no summer smooth jazz series at this time. Please join us for the PECO Multicultural Series at Spruce Street Harbor...
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JUST ANNOUNCED: SUMMER GUIDE 2024
This season, we’re doing everything big with a summer of MORE fun, amenities, food, and events. Get ready for an action-packed summer along the Waterfront with unforgettable fun for everyone. Review the full guide and past seasonal guides.
