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Pop-Up Metro/Waterfront Rail Line
How would you use the Waterfront Rail Line? The Master Plan for the Central Delaware called for improved public transit on Delaware Avenue. This idea was supported in subsequent studies by DRWC in our Waterfront Transit Study and other agencies. Enhancing and increasing transit along the Waterfront is a DRWC priority, but implementing significant projects continues to be a heavy lift in...
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Parks and Attractions Manager
Join the Parks and Attractions Team! The Parks and Attractions Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operations of Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) Parks and Attractions, including but not limited to the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, and Cherry Street Pier. Reporting to the Director of Parks and...
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Summer on the Waterfront Returns: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Announces 2025 Lineup with Roller Skating, Wellness, Food, Treasure Hunts and More
PHILADELPHIA (May 21, 2025) - The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) invites visitors to 'Make Summer Yours' as it announces its Summer 2025 calendar with the return of wellness programs—including roller skating and fitness classes—made possible by Independence Blue Cross, the region’s leading healthcare provider. Packed with memory-making moments and events, including a Treasure Hunt,...
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DRWC Announces Selection of Developer for Penn's Landing
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Announces Selection of Developer for Penn’s Landing. Today, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) announced the selection of The Durst Organization as the lead developer for the Penn’s Landing project. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to select The Durst Organization at a public meeting, concluding a robust multiyear community...
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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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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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Seasonal Guides
Discover everything the Delaware River Waterfront has to offer in the official 2025–2026 Winterfest Guide, your one-stop resource for planning cozy cabin rentals, skating sessions, waterfront events, and seasonal festivities. Explore entertainment lineups, holiday programming, and family-friendly fun at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest and Cherry Street Pier. Archive Review...
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Event Update: Yoga Canceled on Sunday, August 18
Wellness on the Waterfront, presented by Independence Blue Cross, is canceled on Sunday, August 18, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience. We hope you will join us for the Philadelphia Caribbean Festival on Sunday, August 18, at Cherry Street Pier from 12 pm to 8 pm.
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Spring Garden Connector Project Public Meeting
On May 29, DRWC held the first public meeting for the Spring Garden Connector project, which will address both streetscape improvements along Spring Garden Street from 2nd Street to Delaware Avenue, as well as artistic lighting at the I-95 underpass and SEPTA station. Landscape architects from the RBA group presented a variety of concepts and ideas for the streetscape, including wider...
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Year Two Report
Work began on the Master PlanOpened first phase of the Delaware River TrailOpened Washington Avenue GreenGround breaking for the Race Street PierDebuted new RiverStage on the Great Plaza DRWC received 2010 Hispanic Choice Award DRWC teamed up with PEC to introduce new kayak program for Philadelphia Recreation Center CampsSwan boats joined kayaks in the Penn’s Landing MarinaFunded and continued...
