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Riverfront North Partnership is pleased to announce that Bobby Henon, Philadelphia’s Councilmember for the 6th District, is this year’s recipient of the Robert A. Borski Jr. Award for Excellence. This award, normally given at the annual Riverfront North Partnership Spring Fling Fundraiser- but delayed due to COIVD-19,  has been awarded six times to prominent individuals…

Riverfront North Partnership is pleased to announce the most recent recipients of Bridesburg Impact Grants (BIG). This program launched in March 2020 offering $500 grants and is intended to bring ideas to life within the Bridesburg community – and ultimately the new riverfront park. Projects/program are funded in three categories: • Nature or Outdoor-based Activities…

All summer long, Riverfront North Partnership will be hosting physically distanced cleanups (following all CDC guidelines) at Pulaski Park for those looking to ease back in to park activities. Cleanups will take place on Wednesday mornings, now through August, at 9am (meet at the end of the pier). No pre-registration required, we will provide sanitized…

For those looking to ease back into park activities, Riverfront North Partnership will be hosting two physically-distanced guided nature walks (following all CDC guidelines). All interested participants must pre-register due to event participant caps. Sign up by clicking on the event below: Tuesday, July 21st: Bug Walk in the Park 5pm -7pm Tuesday, July 28th:…

All summer long, the Riverfront North Partnership stewardship team has been battling invasive species. Some of the most common plant and bug invaders include:   Mugwort Japanese Knotweed Spotted Lanternfly Garlic Mustard Devil’s Tail Multiflora Rose   Today we feature a few of these invaders…           JAPANESE KNOTWEED In July, stewardship…

It’s officially summer! Time to gear up for those sunny days in the park with a Riverfront North hat, water bottle and tote! Head to our web store to purchase for yourself and your friends.   VISIT OUR STORE  

If you have five minutes to spare, we want to hear from you! Let us know how we can keep the parks and trails vibrant and growing by taking our short anonymous survey. Those who participate will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 amazon gift card. https://forms.gle/Snr7xDDuHvoRGuC37 The survey takes about 5-10…

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…

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…

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…