Boathouse Row

(Temple University's crew teams currently operate out of temporary structures. File photo by Abi Reimold, The Temple News; used with permission)

Temple Cancels Plan For Its Own Boathouse Along Schuylkill River

The decision is a victory for open-land advocates, who saw the project as the first test of the city’s two-year-old “Open Lands Protection Ordinance.”

2013/05/01

(Police and firefighters respond to the scene of an automobile that went into the Schuylkill River from Kelly Drive. Credit: KYW's John Ostapkovich)

Elderly Driver Dies After Car Plunges Into Schuylkill River

Police say the victim, a 73-year-old man, was pronounced dead at 1:19 p.m. at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

2013/03/19

Temple U. Hoping For New Boathouse; Public Hearing Set For Next Month

After nearly five years of operating out of tents, Temple University’s rowing team is hoping to get a new boathouse along the Schuylkill River.

2012/12/23

Body Found In The Schuylkill River

The body was discovered near the Water Works and Boathouse Row around 4:45 p.m.

2012/06/18

At Least 2 People Injured In Accident On Kelly Drive

The accident happened at Kelly Drive and Boathouse Row around 3:30 p.m.

2012/06/12

(A private landscaping company begins refurbishing the grounds around the Philadelphia Irish Memorial for the upcoming season. Credit: John McDevitt)

Irish Memorial Fundraiser Run Is Saturday In Fairmount Park

It’s the fifth year the Irish Memorial 5K is being held.

2012/04/12

Cafe Opens On Boathouse Row

Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row has its first restaurant. City officials cut the ribbon on the “Cosmic Cafe” in Lloyd Hall.

2011/05/27

(Helen Diemer, president of The Lighting Practice, is among those welcoming her industry's convention to Philadelphia for the first time. Photo by Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: Lighting Design Industry Tries A Philadelphia Convention

More than 20,000 of the people who light up your life — literally — are in Philadelphia this week for a huge convention.

2011/05/14

Top Spots In Philadelphia For A Picnic

Pack a basket, grab a blanket and some friends, and head outside for a picnic at one of Philadelphia’s many green spaces.

2011/04/29

The Always Sunny Guide To Philadelphia

The show is called “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia,” and its opening credits roll past about a half dozen Philly landmarks – all shown at night.

CBS Philly–2010/09/26

Top Things To See In Fairmount Park

Take ride along Lincoln Drive and enjoy the view of Fairmont Park. For those looking to take in the park’s beauty while being active, you can jog the pedestrian paths and trails, go bike riding, play sports, or just relax and watch the rowers on the Schuylkill River. For those looking to take it easy, stroll along with the weekend crowds, or have a picnic or barbeque with friends.

2010/09/21

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