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Bridesburg River Ways – “River Adventurers”
Travel back in time with Stephen Duzinski to the Bridesburg yesteryear, when a fire burned underground by the river for years! Bridesburg ‘River Ways’ is a story series about Bridesburg and life along the river. See other videos on the Riverfront North Partnership page. Get in touch at info@riverfrontnorth.org if you have a story you’d like to…
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Baxter Trail Opening Information
Great news! Everyone’s favorite trail is opening for the season! The Baxter Trail, connecting Pennypack on the Delaware Park to Pleasant Hill Park along the Delaware River, will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 8am – 8pm from May 23rd to Labor Day Weekend. If you are looking for an even longer bike ride, the…
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River Ways – Skate Date
Travel back in time with Ann Engelhart to the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia when the local kids would ice skate on ‘the meadows’ along Delaware Avenue. Bridesburg ‘River Ways’ is a story series about Bridesburg and life along the river. See other videos at vimeo.com/riverfrontnorth. Get in touch at info@riverfrontnorth.org if you have a story…
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Love Your Park Week
This year, Love Your Park Week, the annual springtime celebration of Philly parks, encourages Philadelphians to celebrate from the comfort and safety of their homes with Love Your Park @ Home from Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, May 17. Each day, Love Your Park @ Home, hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, will offer…
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Riverfront North Annual Report
This spring we are all rediscovering the beauty and comfort of the Delaware River. More than ever, we are hearing from park and trail users about the impact these spaces have on their lives. We have loved seeing you in our shared spaces, whether you are playing guitar at Lardner’s Point, skateboarding on the K&T…
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Bridesburg Riverways – A Swimmable River
Travel back in time with Pat McGrath to Bridesburg when the Delaware River was thick with pollution. Fast forward to 2020 with a transformed, healthier waterway, as the Delaware River is named “River of the Year”. Bridesburg ‘River Ways’ is a story series about Bridesburg and life along the river. See other Riverfront North videos…
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Riverfront North Partnership announces first recipients of Bridesburg Impact Grants
(April 20th, 2020 – Philadelphia, PA) – Riverfront North Partnership is pleased to announce the first recipients of Bridesburg Impact Grants. This program launched in March 2020 and offers $500 mini-grants for ideas that enhance community life within Bridesburg – and ultimately the new Bridesburg Riverfront Park. Projects are funded in three categories: Nature or…
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Bridesburg River Ways – Bridge Street Pier
Travel back in time to when Bridesburg had a pier at Bridge Street. “Bridesburg River Ways” is a new story series from Philadelphia artist Aislinn Penecost-Farren about Bridesburg and life along the river. The river wards neighborhoods along Riverfront North have a long and rich history with the Delaware River, these are stories of their…
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House Decorating Contest
Bunting and bows, ribbons and wreaths, flags and flowers, banners and trinkets are just some of the ways used to decorate the outside of our homes for various holidays all year long. Riverfront North Partnership (RNP), with support from The Philadelphia Foundation, is hoping residents and business owners use all these and more in an effort to create a…
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River Ways – Big Fish at Bridesburg Recreation Center
Travel back in time with Miss Jackie to Bridesburg Recreation Center in the 1960s. “Bridesburg River Ways” is a new story series from Philadelphia artist Aislinn Penecost-Farren about Bridesburg and life along the river. The river wards neighborhoods along Riverfront North have a long and rich history with the Delaware River, these are stories of…