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Waterfront: Pier by Pier, Delaware River Group Aims to Make Philly Greener

January 14, 2015  0

If you manage to avoid sliding down the soggy slope that separates Wal-Mart from the uninviting, trash-ridden space that is Pier 68 in South Philadelphia, you’ll see a sign of things to come. Nestled between [Read More]

Environment

Waterfront: Fishing Pier to Open Summer 2015

October 13, 2014  0

Traveling down Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia, you’ll see abrupt changes between new developments and vacant piers. One of these eyesores smothered with trash is Pier 68 across from Walmart. Although the pier is not [Read More]

Health

Waterfront: Five Outdoor Activities to Experience

September 25, 2014  0

When William Penn first laid out his plan for Philadelphia, the famous founder realized the importance of parks to not only flee to in case of emergency, but also to escape from the rigors of [Read More]

Pennsport

Pennsport: A Look Behind the Development of Pier 68

May 23, 2014 tub10245 0

Initial repairs for South Philadelphia’s Pier 68 are to begin shortly. The pier, located behind the Wal-Mart on Columbus Boulevard in Pennsport, is to receive a major renovation. The project will transform the centurys old [Read More]

Fairmount

The Waterfront: Five Things You Didn’t Know

May 23, 2014  0

Philadelphia’s waterfronts are an attraction for both tourists and residents of the city alike. Here are five facts about the rivers’ and the green spaces that surround them. 1. On the portion of the Schuylkill [Read More]

Environment

The Waterfront: Fishing on the Schuylkill River

March 20, 2014 George W. Miller 0

The Schuylkill River runs throughout Pennsylvania and can be noted for some great chances to fish. But when it meets the Delaware in the urban environment of Philadelphia, one might think that chance to fish [Read More]

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