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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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Delaware River Waterfront Celebrates Fall Fest at Cherry Street Pier & Spruce Street Harbor Park
PHILADELPHIA (September 18, 2025) — The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (“DRWC”) is welcoming the change of season with the return of Fall Fest on the Waterfront, beginning October 1 and running through the month of October. To celebrate, Cherry Street Pier’s Garden will transform into a festive autumn destination complete with harvest decor, waterfront views, and special events...
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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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August 2025: AUGUST 2025 Delaware River Waterfront Continues “Make Summer Yours” Fun with Jazz Summer Nights, 30th Anniversary PECO Multicultural Series, Free Yoga on Race Street Pier, Character Skates, ‘80s DJ Night & Mondo Cane
PHILADELPHIA (July 22, 2025) - The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (“DRWC”) invites visitors to continue their summer fun at the Waterfront this August 2025 with a jam-packed schedule of events and happenings designed to “Make Summer Yours” across its parks: Spruce Street Harbor Park, Cherry Street Pier, Race Street Pier, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink SummerFest and more. With...
