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Make Your Voice Heard

Here we are. Again. You may remember last year’s proposal for a gas station to be located at Columbus Boulevard and Tasker Street in Pennsport, along Philadelphia’s iconic waterfront. DRWC wrote an op-ed explaining why this proposal should be denied and we asked you to submit letters to the City of Philadelphia’s ZBA (Zoning Board of Adjustment) in opposition to that project and, in the face of...

Summer Sounds Concert Series: Tom Hamilton Band Sep 19 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Spend your summer night on the Waterfront with The Tom Hamilton Band, live at Spruce Street Harbor Park as part of the Summer Sounds Concert Series. Free and open to the public. All ages! Get ready for a standout night on the Waterfront with Tom Hamilton live at Spruce Street Harbor Park. What to Expect: Live waterfront concert with skyline views Food, drinks, and hammock vibes A...

Spruce Street Harbor Park Shift Supervisor (Seasonal/Part-Time)

Join the Spruce Street Harbor Park team! We are seeking a shift supervisor (seasonal/part-time) to join the Spruce Street Harbor Park team, Philadelphia's premier outdoor beer garden and Waterfront oasis with hammocks and local, Philly fare. The position must be filled by an individual with excellent customer service skills. Day-to-day operations include but are not limited to,...

Update: DRT Extension Open House Held on October 14

Delaware River Trail Extension Open House Update On Saturday, October 14, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) hosted an open house to present the progressed trail concept designs to the public. The progressed designs include fully developed concept plans, rendered perspectives, and material and planting graphics to help visitors visualize the future trail. The planning graphics...

Fishing with Friends at Pier 68 May 16 11:00 am – Oct 17 2:00 pm

Cast a line and enjoy the Philly Waterfront at Fishing with Friends, a free, family-friendly program at Pier 68 on the Delaware River. All ages and skill levels welcome. Every Third Saturday from May to October. Hosted by Riverways in partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, this hands-on experience is perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike. Learn about the 60+...

Spring Garden Development Site

Used for many years as the City’s incinerator site and car impoundment lot, and later as an outdoor concert venue, the site known as Festival Pier--a collection of pier structures at the base of Spring Garden Street--was identified in the Master Plan for the Central Delaware as a priority site for a robust mixed-use development with well-designed public space that feels like a natural extension...

I-95 CAP Construction Update: Southbound Columbus Boulevard will be reduced to One Lane as Construction continues on the new Park at Penn’s Landing

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently announced that Columbus Boulevard will be reduced to a single lane at Penn’s Landing for approximately one (1) year. This work is tentatively scheduled for utility construction on Monday, July 15, 2024, as part of the new Park at Penn’s Landing project. Park at Penn's Landing Construction, Penn's Landing, June 2024...

August 1 Event Updates

Heads up! The following events have been canceled or postponed for today - Thursday, August 1, 2024: Live and Local at Spruce Street Harbor Park featuring Ruby the Hatchet has been postponed. Check back for updates on the rescheduled date. Wellness on the Waterfront at Race Street Pier, presented by Independence Blue Cross, was scheduled for 6 p.m. but has been canceled due to...

Soak Up the Last of Summer on the Waterfront Plus Fall Fest Announced

Philadelphia, PA (August 30, 2023) – Summer on the Waterfront is quickly turning into fall on the Waterfront with so many free events and activities to be enjoyed as we enter into sweater weather and one of the most beautiful moments along the Delaware River Waterfront - Fall Fest. Review the full release below.