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Frankford Fish Fun!
Are you ready for some end of the summer fish fun? Join us for an afternoon of all things FISH (and all things FREE) at the Frankford Boat Launch on Sunday, August 22 from 12-3pm. Have you always been interested in fishing but never had the chance to try it? Our experts will teach…
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Free Community Programs – All Spring and Summer!
This spring and summer, we’ve got an activity for just about everyone! Almost every day of the week, Riverfront North Partnership will be hosting free community activities along the trails and in the parks! Fishing, nature walks, volunteering, you name it, we’ve got you covered! Check out the weekly list below and find the…
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What’s Happening at Pennypack on the Delaware?
Wasn’t there a meadow? Have you walked the north woods of Pennypack on the Delaware recently and wondered, “Wait, wasn’t there a big meadow here before?”. You aren’t crazy, there was! As part of the maintenance plan to maintain healthy native growth, the meadow will be mowed every one to two years. Don’t worry, it…
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Now Hiring – Event Coordinator (Part-Time)
Want to join the team? Riverfront North currently has one open career opportunity for a Part-Time Event Coordinator. Under the direct supervision of the Programs and Partnerships Manager, the event coordinator will help lead and promote community events and volunteer projects in parks along the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia. The position begins on April…
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Virtual Community Meeting – Bridesburg Riverfront Park Update
Thank you to all who attended the 2/17/21 virtual community meeting regarding the update for the Bridesburg Riverfront Park, as well as an update from Rep. Joe Hohenstein and Councilmember Bobby Henon’s office regarding the Coke site and other neighborhood issues. We have posted a recording of that video on our vimeo page. The video…
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Update: Tacony Boat Launch Design Firm Selected
Riverfront North Partnership is excited to be embarking on the next stage of development on the redesign of the Tacony Boat Launch (located where Princeton Ave meets the Delaware River). With the help of community members, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and a variety of stakeholders, we have selected a firm to work with the neighborhood…
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Free Solo Clean-up Kits!
Even though we can’t be together again to volunteer just yet, the parks and trails of Riverfront North Partnership still need love! That’s why we are launching our Solo-Cleanup Kit initiative. Take a kit for free or borrow one and join us in beautifying our neighborhood spaces. Pick up your kit starting on Tuesday, February…
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Riverfront North artists partner with Old English Pizza in Bridesburg to deliver pizza packaged with games and history.
(January 18th, 2021) Bridesburg, PA – The pandemic and winter weather has slowed most neighborhood activities to a standstill. But something is still humming along, nourishing people, and being welcomed into homes across Bridesburg: pizza! This occurred to community artists Aislinn Pentecost-Farren and Mary Welcome as they pondered how to inspire neighbors about the…
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Now Hiring!
Riverfront North Partnership is now accepting applications for a Stewardship Manager. Stewardship Manager Posted January 2021 Organizational Background: Riverfront North Partnership (RNP) seeks a Stewardship Manager to take a leadership role in managing the built environment and relationships on the North Delaware Riverfront Greenway. The Stewardship Manager will report to the Executive Director….
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#THISPIZZAISAPARK
#THISPIZZAISAPARK As we get closer to the construction of the Bridesburg Riverfront Park, our excitement and imagination is in overdrive. While the pandemic and quarantine have stymied some of our creative plans, we realized that one thing has remained constant and relatively undisturbed these past 7 months – ordering pizza in Bridesburg. Community artists Aislinn Pentecost-Farren…