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Bridesburg

Bridesburg: Delaware Avenue Extension to Help Traffic, Increase Waterfront Access

April 30, 2014

The Bridesburg community is in the midst of a major change. The Philadelphia Department of Streets has embarked on the first new major road creation in more than a decade – the extension of Delaware

Environment

Waterfront: Cooperation Is The Name Of The Game

April 28, 2014

Jacob’s Ladder, Solomon’s Seal and Shooting Star. No, these aren’t references to characters and events from the bible. Yet, as the shooting star signaled the birth of Jesus to the three wise men, so too

Arts and Entertainment

Penn’s Landing: A Look into Proposed Development

April 22, 2014

The development of Penn’s Landing is something that has been plaguing planners, developers and administrations for the past few decades. Since construction began in 1967 to turn the previously wharf-ridden, eastern portion of Old City

Environment

The Waterfront: Five People Making a Difference

April 22, 2014

People from across the city are constantly working towards making the Schuylkill and Delaware waterfronts better for Philadelphia. From revitalizing the rivers themselves to improving the green spaces around them, here are five people making

Economy

The Waterfront: Seven People Making A Difference

April 21, 2014

The waterfront along both the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers has seen an ecological and recreational resurgence over the last decade. What was once known as an urban or concrete jungle is slowly being transformed into

Fairmount

The Waterfront: Five People You Should Know

February 27, 2014

The following people are frequents of the Philadelphia waterfront. They either work on the waterfront, or have a vast amount of knowledge about the waterfronts in Philadelphia. These five people you need to know are

Featured Stories

The Philadelphia Waterfront: Places To Know On The Delaware

February 20, 2014

The Delaware River Waterfront is in the midst of a complete transformation. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, along with the Philadelphia Port Authority and private investors, are helping to transform neglected piers and waterfront property

Featured Stories

The Philadelphia Waterfront: Five Historic Places You Need To Know

February 18, 2014

Philadelphia is filled with history and plenty of that can be found on its waterfronts. Both the Delaware and the Schuylkill rivers are lined with firsts in the United States including the first shipyard and

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Waterfront Wednesdays Splash Down Along the Delaware River

June 16, 2011

https://vimeo.com/25151036] What could be better than a day in the park by the waterfront? Some might say a day in the park by the waterfront with a beautiful background including the Ben Franklin Bridge and

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