Delaware River Waterfront

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Be Well Philly

Kayaking Excursions On the Delaware Return For a Second Summer

This story has been updated. When someone coming to Philly for the first time asks for a “must-do,” it’s common to hear (and give) recommendations […]

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City Life

Here’s When Spruce Street Harbor Park Reopens for the Summer

It’s only beginning to truly feel like spring now that temperatures are rising and flowers are blooming all around us — so naturally, we’re eagerly anticipating […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

16 Enchanting Waterfront Wedding Venues Around Philadelphia

Love the idea of waterfront wedding venues? Don’t stick to the beaches that you’re used to. Instead, get out and explore some of the region’s […]

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Property

On the Market: Sunny Starter Condo on the Waterfront

Looking for that first pad of yours? How about this dynamite condo for sale on the waterfront? It’s in the Waterfront Square condominium, the trio of high-rise […]

City Life

Philly’s 20 Biggest Winners of 2018

At the end of the year, it is customary for us here at Philly Mag to take stock of the good, the bad, and the […]

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City Life

Ice Skating and Tree Lighting: The Holiday Season Is Upon Us

Break out your ice skates, mittens, string lights and jawnaments, Philly: Holiday season is nigh. Sure, we’re still in early November, but we’ve nonetheless got […]

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Things to Do

Comics, Tattoos, and Internet Culture: Festival for the People Might Be Philly’s Hippest Yet

We’re over the moon about the Friday ribbon-cutting at Cherry Street Pier, a revitalized waterfront destination that’s Philly’s newest public space. As if the location’s riverfront views, […]

Property

On the Market: Rollin’ on the River at Penn’s Landing for $349K

Are you one of those people who rushes down to Spruce Street Harbor Park in the summer to grab a hammock before they’re all taken? […]

Be Well Philly

This 15-Mile Boating Adventure Will Take You Through Both of Philadelphia’s Rivers

If you’ve been talking about boating on the Schuylkill River for years now — as so many long-time residents do — there’s a perfect, only […]

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City Life

Here’s When the New Scenic Cherry Street Pier Will Open

Get ready, Philly: The revitalized Cherry Street Pier — featuring Delaware river views, artist studios, an outdoor garden and a cafe — is scheduled to make […]

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City Life

WATCH: A Boat Went Up in Flames on the Delaware River

This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. A 30-foot boat, docked near the Tacony section of Northeast Philadelphia, was engulfed […]

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City Life

Swimmers, This Isn’t the Weekend to Cool Off in the Delaware

Remove “taking a dip in the Delaware” from your bucket list for this weekend: Authorities in Bucks County are warning would-be swimmers to steer clear […]

City Life

Did You Lose a Wedding Ring in the Delaware River?

A New Jersey woman found a wedding ring in the Delaware River while tubing in Bucks County last week, and she’s trying to get it […]

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City Life

The Dedicated Sailors (and … Jet-Skiers?) on Philly’s Rivers

The Delaware River is extremely choppy when I sail for the very first time. I’m on a small boat with three members of Philadelphia’s Liberty […]

Be Well Philly

HipCityVeg Is Opening a Food Stand on the Delaware River Waterfront

Step aside, funnel cakes: We’ve got better boardwalk food this summer. Starting May 11, HipCityVeg — Philly’s top spot for vegan fast casual food — is […]