Development Anticipated Development Gains Momentum on Delaware River Waterfront Long-standing plans for the Delaware River’s central waterfront are finally coming into view
Development DRWC Seeks Public Input on Graffiti Pier Plan Initial planning for turning Graffiti Pier into an official public park is now underway
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
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
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
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
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
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
