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Media Advisory: Spectacular Performances and Holiday Cheer Abound at the 2022 Holiday Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
(Philadelphia, PA) Thousands of bright lights will light up the tree and the sky as the holiday season kicks into high gear, and the clock officially starts for the countdown to New Year’s Eve on the Delaware River Waterfront. This year’s headlining performers include NBC’s American Song Contest’s Alexis Cunningham and Nitro Nitra. The full two-hour stage program will feature 13 acts and 40...
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Our America Now Event Update
(Philadelphia, PA) - Due to anticipated attendance size, Our America Now will be moving to The Oval XP on the Parkway on Friday, July 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wawa Welcome America Waterfront Fireworks are still scheduled for Friday, July 1st at 9:30 p.m. Fireworks can be enjoyed along the Delaware River Waterfront. Cherry Street Pier, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor...
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RFP: Food Vendor for 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...
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North Bay Education Foundation & Science Leadership Academy Project
North Bay Education Foundation is partnering with Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Natural Lands Trust, and Science Leadership Academy Middle School to facilitate student directed environmental investigations and action projects on the Delaware Riverfront. Students will achieve academic standards in Language Arts, Math and Science while engaging in inquiry based authentic scientific...
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DRWC Announces Campaign to Raise Funds to Outfit and Furnish New Penn's Landing Park
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to announce a capital campaign to raise funds to outfit the new Park at Penn’s Landing, and that the campaign has launched with a $2 million challenge grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts; $4 million more is needed to reach the fundraising goal. Specifically, the funds will be used to outfit the park with landscaping, such as...
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Penn's Landing Development Opportunity: Request for Proposals
JLL on behalf of DRWC is pleased to issue this RFP for the development of two prime waterfront sites on the Delaware River at Penn’s Landing. This RFP seeks interest from qualified persons and firms to pursue the exciting opportunity to transform one or both of these sites into mixeduse developments with spectacular views of the Delaware River north and south, the existing and planned parks, and...
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Firms Chosen for Graffiti Pier and Wetlands Projects Along Philadelphia Waterfront
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation has selected two firms to lead planning, design and public engagement portions of two different, high-profile development projects along Philadelphia’s growing Delaware River Waterfront. DRWC has announced the selection of two firms to lead the multi-tiered planning and design process for two of the organization’s most anticipated development projects...
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PlanPhilly: Proposed Washington Avenue overhaul wins resident support
"Maybe it was the fond memories of New Year’s Day parades past evoked by the brigade banners hung along the Mummer Museum’s walls. But after planners from the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation presented an initial concept for remaking the eastern end of Washington Avenue that could remove as many as 60 on-street parking spaces, not a single heckling voice emerged from the dozens who gathered...
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Vine Street Lot RFP
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to invest in Philadelphia’s growing waterfront district. DRWC owns a 1.6 acre parcel between Vine Street and Callowhill Street fronting Columbus Boulevard, and is seeking proposals from qualified developers interested in creating a mixed-use project there that is consistent with DRWC’s mission and the...
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Waterfront Transit Study RFP
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is hereby seeking proposals from reputed, qualified and experienced firms for a comprehensive transit study and action plan for Delaware Avenue/Columbus Boulevard. Below is information relating to submitting a proposal including specific requirements. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21 at 1:00 pm at the DRWC...
