Delaware River
The Delaware River stretches 330 miles through New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, supplying drinking water to over 13 million people.
It supports diverse ecosystems, offers recreational activities like fishing and kayaking, and plays a vital role in commerce, history, and conservation efforts.
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Independence Seaport Museum’s Teen Ambassadors Program Earns Institutional Award of Merit from PA Museums
Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) has announced that its Teen Ambassadors program is a recent recipient of an Institutional Award of Merit from PA Museums. Since…
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Flight Instructor Speaks Out After Plane Crash Lands in Northeast Philadelphia
A plane recently had to make an emergency landing in Northeast Philadelphia, and the two survivors recently spoke on the incident, writes Amanda Pitts for…
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Here Are Some of the Best Easter Brunch Spots in Philadelphia
On April 5, restaurants throughout Philadelphia will be serving special Easter brunch menus featuring everything from crab omelets to beef pastrami hash and other seasonal…
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Where the Revolution Lives Today: 5 Philadelphia Area Revolutionary War Sites to Visit This Winter (Plus a Bonus)
After spending a month living inside the stories and settings of the American Revolution and riding the excitement around Ken Burns’ new series (Now streaming…
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Benjamin Franklin Bridge Will Be Closed to Traffic for 100th Birthday Celebration in July
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge will be closed to car traffic in July as it commemorates its 100th birthday, a week after the United States celebrates…
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic and least-known battles of the…
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SS United States Conservancy Releases Trailer for New Documentary About Historic Ship
The SS United States Conservancy has released its first trailer in anticipation for a new documentary set to release later this year, writes Michaela Althouse…
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$29M Visitor Center in NJ Washington Crossing State Park Nears Completion
Just across the river, the new Museum & Visitor Center at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey is moving closer to its completion, writes Jeff Werner for…
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Exol’s Lease at Morrisville’s South Penn Logistics Center Biggest Industrial Deal in Years
Exol, an automated fulfillment company based in Menlo Park, California, has leased the entire 973,200-square-foot South Penn Logistics Center in Morrisville, which is one of…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the most important event in world…
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NBC Sports Philadelphia Reporter Taryn Hatcher is Winning Over An Army of Fans
Taryn Hatcher has worked as a TV reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia for the past six years and is developing a reputation as one of…
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Cruisers Weigh In on New Cruise Line Coming to Tinicum Port
Norwegian Cruise Line’s arrival in April at the newly built PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum Township is generating conversations among cruisers, writes Nusreta Beranac for…
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New Seven-Year Agreement Anchors Return of Cruising to Philadelphia with New Terminal
A 15.5-acre site recently acquired along the Delaware River will become the location of a Norwegian Cruise Line terminal, as the Port of Philadelphia moves…
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Delaware River Greenway Partnership Board Welcomes Newly Elected Member
The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) recently announced the election of Brian Koons to its Board of Trustees. The DRGP is an environmental nonprofit that sponsors lectures…
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A South Philadelphia Ikea Always Puts Customers at the Forefront
The Ikea located on the Delaware River waterfront prioritizes Philadelphians in as many ways as possible, writes Asha Prihar for Billy Penn at WHYY. The…
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These Bucks County Restaurants are the Best Spots for a Romantic Dinner
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there are plenty of romantic restaurants with fireside dining around Bucks County, perfect for celebrating the holiday or an anniversary, writes Michele Haddon…
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Promised Preservation of Petty’s Island in Question After Ownership Shift
The long-promised preservation of Petty’s Island, a former petroleum hub in the Delaware River with sweeping views of Philadelphia, is now in doubt following an…
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Pennsylvania’s Large Rivers Struggle While Small Creeks Offer Path to Recovery
With Pennsylvania’s flagship waterbodies like the Delaware River struggling to restore fish and wildlife populations, small creeks offer hope for a broader turnaround, write Scott…
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