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Light Up Memorial Day Weekend! Plus Summer on the Waterfront Programming Revealed
(Philadelphia, PA) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is kicking the warm weather season into high gear beginning Memorial Day Weekend, and the theme for the weekend is certainly lighting up the sky. Locals and visitors will be enchanted by the new look of Spruce Street Harbor Park’s iconic lights, which will wash the canopy of trees around the park with colorful light. New light...
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Parking Attendant (Part-Time)
Join the parking team! We're seeking parking attendants (part-time) to round out our dynamic and dedicated site operations team. They provide customer service by informing visitors about events, explaining directions, and answering questions about the Waterfront. They are DRWC ambassadors and are a vital part of the safety and security of all our parks. Starting salary: $12/hour DRWC is an...
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Rivermark Northern Liberties Celebrates a Vision Fulfilled on the Waterfront
(Philadelphia, PA) September 17, 2025 – The developers of Rivermark Northern Liberties – Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) with Haverford Development Partners were joined by city officials, arts advocates, and others to celebrate the completion of the mixed-use development and welcome River Soundings, a landmark public artwork by internationally acclaimed artists Haddad | Drugan, which stands...
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Week 6: Wellness on the Waterfront
Watch Now! THE WELLNESS ON THE WATERFRONT VIRTUAL SERIES IS PRESENTED BY INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS FEATURING YOGA-AT-HOME CLASSES WITH EXPERIENCED YOGA INSTRUCTORS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STUDIO 34 YOGA. Tai Chi: Tai Chi to Re-energize & Strengthen Your Body with Doren Day Build stamina and warm up through Tai Chi movements that facilitate the circulation of chi - the life energy of the...
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Latest Community Engagement Phase Kicks Off For New Park at Penn's Landing
Philadelphia residents from all neighborhoods invited to give input on the future of the highly anticipated new public park along the Waterfront. On October 17th, the public is invited to join the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and the City of Philadelphia (the City) at a public meeting and open house about the new...
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The Delaware River Trail is Extending North!
THE DELAWARE RIVER TRAIL EXTENDS NORTH! A new segment of the Delaware River Trail was recently completed between South Philly and Fishtown and is already heavily used by both residents and visitors. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is now studying an extension of the trail north between Penn Treaty Park and Lehigh Avenue, including a connection to the future Graffiti Pier Park....
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Fun *Extended* For Fall On The Delaware River Waterfront through November 3
PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 5, 2024) – Philadelphia asked and DRWC answered; fun on the Waterfront will continue through Sunday, November 3! Sweater weather is upon us, and now visitors can enjoy the crisper temperatures with delicious food and drinks, music, events and more all along the Waterfront. Everyone’s new favorite spot at Spruce Street Harbor Park, The Lazy Hammock, will remain...
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Open House: Delaware River Trail Extension - Saturday, October 14
After completing a new segment of the Delaware River Trail, from Fishtown to South Philly, The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is working on an extension of the trail north. This new segment will stretch between Penn Treaty Park and Lehigh Avenue, including a connection to the future Graffiti Pier Park. Pop into our Open House to see the project concept design and learn more!...
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Penn Treaty Park and The Battery Connection
DRWC prepares to close the trail gap between Penn Treaty Park and the Battery. In 2020, DRWC completed a section of the Delaware River Trail connecting Rivers Casino to Penn Treaty Park after several years of design and community feedback. This segment ended with a 100-foot gap between the park and PECO Delaware Generating Station, recently redeveloped as The Battery. DRWC now has an...
