Race Street Pier

Plan In Place To Make Ben Franklin Bridge Walkway More User-Friendly

There’s been a lot of talk about a new ramp for pedestrians and bicyclists to access the Ben Franklin Bridge and now theDRPA is designing one.

2012/10/21

Top Spots For A Picnic In Philadelphia

Whether it’s a romantic blanket spread in the shade or a wild pickup game of frisbee with friends, these are Philly’s most perfect places for a picnic.

2012/06/09

(Fireworks above the Philadelphia Museum of Art. File photo)

More Fireworks Than Ever Will Light Up The Summer Sky

More fireworks than ever before will be lighting up the sky in Center City Philadelphia this summer.

2012/05/21

(Photo Credit: delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com)

2011 Arts & Culture Rewind: Philly’s Top People, Places and Events

We take a look back at the most noteworthy people, places and events of 2011.

2011/12/26

(The Race Street Connector was lit Thursday night. Credit: Cherri Gregg)

First Phase Of Race Street Connector Project Is Lit

The Race Street Connector is a pedestrian friendly walkway that provides easy access from Race Street in Old City to the Race Street Pier and the riverfront.

2011/10/07

(Race Street Pier is now a city park. Credit: Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: A Lovely, New Park on the Race Street Pier

It’s been open since May, and in that short time it’s become a favorite spot for many.

2011/08/21

Race Street Pier On Delaware River In Philadelphia Opens

The Delaware River Waterfront has received a face-lift near the Ben Franklin Bridge with the opening of a new pier.

2011/05/12

Free Summer Events For Penn’s Landing Announced

A mariachi band played on the River Stage on Thursday afternoon, just one sample of what’s in store for the upcoming, free, multicultural festival series at Penn’s Landing.

2011/05/05

Tree Planting Begins On Race Street Pier As Park Opening Day Nears

With a new park ready to sprout in the shadow of the Ben Franklin Bridge, trees are being planted in preparation for next month’s opening of the new Race Street Pier, on the Delaware riverfront.

2011/04/07

Groundbreaking Held For New Park At Foot Of Race Street

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Tuesday afternoon for the Race Street Pier, the first new public space of its kind on the central Delaware River waterfront.

2010/11/09

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