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Anticipated Development Gains Momentum on Delaware River Waterfront
Development

Anticipated Development Gains Momentum on Delaware River Waterfront

Long-standing plans for the Delaware River’s central waterfront are finally coming into view

DRWC Seeks Public Input on Graffiti Pier Plan
Development

DRWC Seeks Public Input on Graffiti Pier Plan

Initial planning for turning Graffiti Pier into an official public park is now underway

Cherry Street Pier Raises The Bar For Dynamic Public Space
Art & Design

Cherry Street Pier Raises The Bar For Dynamic Public Space

Cherry Street Pier is officially open for business. The 99-year-old maritime warehouse blends a public park with artist studios, food vendors, a beer garden, and incredible views of the Delaware River. Michael Bixler gives us a look inside

The Thrill Is Gone: On Leaving The Waterfront Behind
History

The Thrill Is Gone: On Leaving The Waterfront Behind

Harry K. says goodbye to his longtime home on the Delaware River to resettle in the wilds of the Philadelphia suburbs. As he leaves he turns a wary eye to the new Penn’s Landing plan after watching two decades of grand waterfront proposals go down the drain

Decked Out on Pier 68
Art & Design

Decked Out on Pier 68

Pier 68 rises from its watery grave with sharp landscaping and smart green space. Restoration work is complete and the fishing pier and tidal park officially opens on Thursday, October 8th. Hidden City co-editor Michael Bixler has this preview

Seduced By Winterfest
Development

Seduced By Winterfest

Blue Cross RiverRink opens for the season today and this year’s Winterfest has been seriously upgraded. Hidden City co-editor Michael Bixler has a preview of the city’s newest cold weather hot spot

Bless Our Beer Gardens, Past and Present
History

Bless Our Beer Gardens, Past and Present

Drinking al fresco reached new heights this summer as brilliantly designed beer gardens popped up all over the city. This isn’t anything new though, says Nic Esposito. Philadelphia has been publicly drunk since 1671

Spruce Street Harbor Park To Remain Open Extra Month (Updated)
Art & Design

Spruce Street Harbor Park To Remain Open Extra Month (Updated)

The overwhelming success of the pop-up park convinces officials to keep the party going


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