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Shop Local and Find Truly Unique Gifts at Cherry Street Pier a Holiday Gift Guide
PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 2023) – Cherry Street Pier is celebrating its 5th Anniversary Season, and the holiday gift offerings are more robust and exciting than ever. As Philadelphia’s arts hub, housing the studios of 14 resident artists and providing hundreds of free arts events and exhibits each season, there is truly no better place in town to shop for unique, local art, crafts, and special...
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RFP: Food Vendor for Cherry Street Pier - Converted Trolley Bus Kitchen and Pop-Up Concession Opporunity
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is seeking responses from existing established businesses and reputable entrepreneurs with a background in the food service industry to oversee a daily culinary operation at Cherry Street Pier. Cherry Street Pier is a year-round, mixed-use public space. Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, it reflects Philadelphia today—creative,...
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Media Advisory: Cherry Street Pier Celebrates 5 Years with An Anniversary Bash and Special Art Exhibition
WHO: Cherry Street Pier Delaware River Waterfront Corporation’s Waterfront Arts Program WHERE: Cherry Street Pier 121 N. Columbus Blvd. WHEN: Friday, October 27, 2023, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm WHAT: The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) opened Cherry Street Pier, as a vibrant community space and artist hub, on October 12, 2018. What was once an old municipal shipping Pier that...
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RFP: Food Vendor for Cherry Street Pier Inside a Converted Trolley Bus Kitchen & Pop-up Concessions Opportunities
Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is seeking proposals from restaurateurs, artisan food vendors or individuals including emerging culinary artisans to lease space and operate a high-quality food operation within Cherry Street Pier. Project Managers DRWC is the sole involved party in seeking this proposal. All RFP questions and/or inquiries should be directed to cherrystreetpier@...
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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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RFP: Food Vendor for Cherry Street Pier Inside a Converted Trolley Bus Unit or Concessionaire Self-Provided Unit
Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is seeking proposals from restaurateurs, artisan food vendors or individuals to lease space and operate a high-quality food operation within Cherry Street Pier. Provide a concept with a distinctive experience that will cater to visitors and draw people to the Delaware Waterfront. Foster collaboration with artists, local food vendors, local spirits,...
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Media Advisory: Introducing the First Arts and Crafts Kid's Ball - A Kid's Valentine's Day Event at Cherry Street Pier
WHAT: The first ever Hearts and Crafts Kids Ball is an exciting ticketed event in partnership with PopUpPlay, designed to spark creativity and joy in children and families. This interactive event will provide a variety of arts and crafts activities, entertainment, and special surprises for kids. Join us for a day filled with fun as children unleash their creativity in a vibrant environment!...
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Green Philly: Delaware River Trail extension planning is underway to connect Penn Treaty Park to Graffiti Pier
Learn more about the Delaware River Trail extension project in this write-up by GreenPhilly.com: Delaware River Trail extension planning is underway to connect Penn Treaty Park to Graffiti Pier.
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Your Summer Waterfront Guide
With the approaching kickoff of summer, let's make a pact, Philly, not to spend this summer indoors. Whether you start your day with waterfront yoga or end it swinging in a hammock listening to live music, let the Delaware River Waterfront be a fresh-air home away from home these next few months. All summer long, the Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC) will be hosting FREE outdoor events for...
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DRWC Receives $5 Million Grant to Increase Waterfront Access
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is proud to announce it is the recipient of a $5 million grant from the William Penn Foundation to further implement the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, which advances “public access” as the organizing principle guiding redevelopment of the waterfront. The funds are intended to support projects that facilitate public access to the waterfront,...
