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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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Summer on the Waterfront: Media Moments
Make summer yours! To celebrate the start of the summer season, the Delaware River Waterfront was featured in several media outlets, highlighting its most beloved destinations, including Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, and Cherry Street Pier. 20+ Spots to Watch Fireworks on Philly's Delaware River Waterfront on June 28, 2025 (Visit Philly)...
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Philadelphia Magazine: Meet the Man Who’s Making Philly’s Waterfront … Cool?
Delaware River Waterfront President Joe Forkin shares how he's bringing a new vision to the Delaware River Waterfront through the Master Plan for the Central Delaware. Take a deep dive into the Waterfront's history, how Forkin is pioneering the Waterfront into an exciting new era, and much more in Meet the Man Who's Making Philly's Waterfront ... Cool? (Philly Magazine, July 2024). Read...
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A Reimagined Spruce Street Harbor Park to Kick Off Summer on the Waterfront for Memorial Day Weekend with Hundreds of Free Programs
PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 9, 2024) – As the warmth of summer approaches, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is getting ready to reveal some new exciting features at Spruce Street Harbor Park on Friday, May 24, with more on the way. With change underway as construction for the new Park at Penn’s Landing continues, DRWC is working hard to ensure that the 2024 Summer on the...
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Media Advisory: Delaware River Trail Temporary Closure and Traffic Diversion Notice
WHAT: Beginning Monday, January 29, due to construction at the former Festival Pier site, the section of The Delaware River Trail between Penn Street and Spring Garden Street will be temporarily diverted to the west side of Columbus Blvd. The work in this area will be performed at night from 7:00 pm until 5:00 am. The existing temporary pedestrian and cyclist pathway on the east side of...
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The Delaware River Waterfront to Transform into an Open Air Interactive Art Museum Through the Month of August
(Philadelphia, PA) – First Friday at Cherry Street Pier on August 4 will mark the opening of an open-air art museum along the Delaware River Waterfront, which will run through the end of the summer season with an evolving schedule of interactive art installations, pop-up art exhibits, artistic performances, and more. All works are part of DRWC’s Waterfront Arts Program which was launched in 2019...
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Summer 2023: Become a Market Vendor on the Delaware River Waterfront
Calling all creators, makers, and artists. The Delaware River Waterfront is looking for local vendors to be part of the Summer 2023 market season. If you’re a small business owner or local entrepreneur the Waterfront is the perfect place to set up shop this summer. Why? It’s a community hub that enables you to connect with local makers. It also provides you with access to the thousands of...
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EPIC GIVEAWAY: Win a Party in the New Rinkside Lounge
‘Tis the season to enter to win an epic party for you and 20 of your closest friends at the BRAND NEW Rinkside Lounge featuring ice skating and one (1) complimentary hot cocoa and alcoholic drink each. The Rinkside Lounge is a magical heated, outdoor space, providing the perfect après-skate experience with plush seating areas, rustic decor, sparkling lights, picturesque views, and private...
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RFP: Food Vendors at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
DRWC is seeking proposals from restaurateurs, restaurant groups, artisan food vendors or individuals to lease space and operate a high-quality food and non-alcoholic beverage seasonal operation within Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest. Therefore, RFP submissions should reflect how the vendor will: Provide a concept with a distinctive experience that will cater to local residents and visitors...
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Update on the Delaware River Trail between Washington Avenue Pier and Reed Street
In the coming weeks, visitors may notice some changes along the Delaware River Trail between Washington and Reed Streets. The adjacent property owner, in coordination with the City’s Office of Homeless Services, will begin a clean-up of the piers and surrounding property and will install new fencing along the Waterfront to create a safer barrier between public areas and sections of the bulkhead...
