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Delaware River Trail Preliminary Design Report
This report, commissioned by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), contains a summary of preliminary design recommendations and conceptual plans developed by The RBA Group for the advancement of the Delaware River Trail between Pier 72 South/Mifflin Street and Lehigh Avenue. These recommendations are an outgrowth of the initial vision established by the Master Plan for the Central...
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Waterfront Arts Debut Installation: Ghost Ship
Ghost Ship, a large-scale public art, light, and water installation, premiered at Race Street Pier from October 4 through November 3, 2019. This was Waterfront Arts' debut installation that brought thousands of visitors to the Waterfront. Video: Ryan Navazio; Music Score: Jeff Familetti This 90-ft, site-specific Ghost Ship appeared as a three-dimensional hologram under the Benjamin...
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Frankford Avenue Connector
The Frankford Avenue Connector advances DRWC’s mission to connect Philadelphia’s riverfront communities to the Delaware River. Through a series of thoughtful design interventions along Frankford Avenue, DRWC and our designers at PORT Urbanism hope to better link the Fishtown neighborhood with the Waterfront through these installations: Wayfinding, lighting, and public art in the form of a...
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New Trails: Tails and Ales at Spruce Street Harbor Park Oct 04 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pups, pints, and plenty of tail wags—right on the Philly Waterfront! Join us for New Trails: Tails and Ales, a heartwarming (and tail-wagging) afternoon at Spruce Street Harbor Park, where craft brews and canine cuteness come together to support Street Tails Animal Rescue. Whether you're looking to adopt a furry friend or enjoy a beer with your pup by your side, this feel-good event has...
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Weather Update: Spruce Street Harbor Park and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest Will Be Closed the Remainder of the Day
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and Spruce Street Harbor Park will remain closed the rest of today - Sunday, September 24 - due to inclement weather.
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Spring Garden Connector
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Media Advisory: Fall Fest at Spruce Street Harbor Park
(Philadelphia, PA) Autumn along the Waterfront is ushered in with Fall Fest, complete with free activities, live music, giveaways, and a tasty fall beer and cocktail menu. Admission and activities are free. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Who: The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation When: Friday, September 16 - Sunday, September 18, 2022 Download the...
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Jasmine Wiggins
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My Snippet
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Independence Day Update: All Waterfront Parks Close at 5 pm
Quick heads up for your Fourth of July plans! All Delaware River Waterfront parks, including Cherry Street Pier, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Race Street Pier, Pier 68, and Washington Avenue Pier, will close early at 5 p.m. on July 4. There won’t be fireworks on the Waterfront —but you can still catch the Wawa Welcome America Fireworks lighting up...