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The 2024 Cohort of Resident Artists Announced as First Fridays and Other Exciting Spring Events Begin at Cherry Street Pier
Philadelphia, PA (March 2024) – Cherry Street Pier, currently celebrating its 5th Anniversary Season and swiftly becoming one of the City of Philadelphia’s most visited arts destinations, is pleased to welcome in a new cohort of resident artists this spring. Sixteen (16) artists and organizations make up the 2024 class, including many favorite returning artists in addition to several...
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Philadelphia’s Most Spectacular NYE Fireworks Are Set to Ignite 2023
Philadelphia, PA (December 14, 2022) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is proud to once again host Philadelphia’s most beloved New Year’s Eve tradition with an exceptional lineup of festivities to ring in the New Year. With the holiday falling on a Saturday night, revelers can celebrate well into New Year’s Day and make it a weekend of fun on the Waterfront. The ultimate...
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Groundbreaking of the Durst Development at Vine and Callowhill Streets
The Durst Organization held a groundbreaking on Monday, September 19, 2022, for their multiuse, residential project located at Vine and Callowhill streets. This is a exciting continuation of the work being done to further the Master Plan for the Central Delaware. This news was featured in the following media outlets: Durst Organization begins work on 26-story mixed-use project along the...
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Introducing Philly's New Weekly Summer Tradition, the Philly River Stroll. Plus, What to do for Independence Day Weekend
(Philadelphia, PA) - Beginning Tuesday, July 5, Philadelphians and visitors can partake in a new weekly experience this summer, The Philly River Stroll. Every Tuesday, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, a large stretch of the central Delaware River Waterfront will be activated. Tuesday afternoons on the Waterfront will become a festive party complete with circus performers all the way from Spruce...
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Philadelphia's Most Spectacular New Year's Eve Tradition Returns with the Addition of a New Year's Day Fireworks Show
PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 13, 2021) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to bring Philadelphians and visitors an exceptional lineup of festivities to ring in the New Year. With the holiday falling on a Friday night, folks can celebrate well into New Year’s Day with the VISIT PHILADELPHIA New Year’s Day Fireworks Spectacular. And of course, the ultimate tradition for...
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Summer on the Waterfront Returns with the Opening of Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and More
DRWC is thrilled to announce the return of a full summer on the Waterfront with fantastic new food and drink, time-ticketed roller skating, cashless arcade games, and of course all of the COVID protocols in place to allow for a safe, relaxed, and fun summer 2021. The Delaware River Waterfront, Philadelphia’s most sprawling and beloved al fresco summertime destination, announces the return...
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Penn's Landing Development Opportunities
Penn's Landing Development Opportunities In October 2019, DRWC released a Request for Proposals from qualified developers to pursue the exciting opportunity to develop eleven acres on the Delaware River at Penn’s Landing into mixed-use developments with spectacular views of the Delaware River north and south, existing and planned parks, and the Philadelphia skyline. The opportunity is...
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DRWC Announces Selection of Developer for Penn's Landing
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Announces Selection of Developer for Penn’s Landing. Today, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) announced the selection of The Durst Organization as the lead developer for the Penn’s Landing project. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to select The Durst Organization at a public meeting, concluding a robust multiyear community...
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Philly Waterfront Songs of Summer Playlist
By Darnell Schoolfield Bring the sounds of the Philly Waterfront to wherever you call home. Whether you’re chillin’ on the stoop or practicing physical-distancing, our Philly Waterfront Songs of Summer Playlist is the perfect complement as you safely enjoy the summer weather. Curated just for you by local mix-masters Chris Ward and Kevin Ngo, as well as DRWC Content Creator Darnell...