Schuylkill
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University City District Unveils $60M Project Proposal to Build Bi-level Water Park on the Schuylkill
During its recent State of University City event, the University City District unveiled its plans to build a bi-level water park on the western bank…
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A Philadelphia Woman ‘Adopted’ a Small Island in Front of Boathouse Row, and It’s Now Named the ‘Isle of Jean’
A small island in the Schuylkill that can be seen when strolling along the path behind the Fairmount Water Works has been adopted by a…
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Philadelphia Neighborhood Spellings That Sometimes Trip Up Even Lifelong Residents
Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods and a rich history. The latter point has led to several street and neighborhood names that may stumble even…
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Schuylkill River Trail to Receive Two Major Extensions Thanks to Federal Funding
Nearly $14 million in federal funds will help build two key Schuylkill River Trail extensions, connecting to Manayunk and Passyunk Avenue, writes Frank Kummer for…
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PIDC Unveils Latest Vision for Lower Schuylkill Innovation Campus in University City
For over a decade, the City of Philadelphia has put forth a plan to revitalize the Lower Schuylkill area of Philadelphia, which has long served…
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New ‘Magical Garden’ Floating Between Philadelphia’s Two Rivers Set to Open Next Year
A floating classroom, described by its designer as a “magical garden,” is set to open next year, floating between the Delaware River and the Schuylkill,…
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Here is Your Neighborhood Guide to Living in Center City West
While Center City is the economic, business, cultural, and residential heart of Philadelphia, Center City West includes the neighborhood that is the epicenter for metropolitan…
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This Philadelphia Neighborhood is the City’s Most Walkable
The Philadelphia region has a plethora of neighborhoods that offer walkability and a transit service good enough that you can follow a low-car diet, with…
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Residents Keep Warning of Falling Windows at Riverwalk Apartments
Residents of Riverwalk apartments, constructed by PMC Property Group in 2021, have been complaining about falling windows for several years, and claim management has delayed…
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Drexel Rowing is Elevated By History, Tradition, and Passion
The history and traditions surrounding the Drexel rowing program and the Bachelors Barge Club, Drexel’s house on the Boathouse Row, have proven to be more…
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Boathouse Row is Lit Again After A Year of Darkness
Boathouse Row along the Schuylkill is back with its bright lights nearly a year after going dark, reports Greg Payne for FOX 29. Last March,…
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Philly Artist Bob Dix Now Has His Work Featured in the Independence Seaport Museum’s Permanent Collection
When Hurricane Ida hit in September 2021, artist Bob Dix was living in a West Philadelphia storefront, working on his resume, and concerned about his…
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Drexel University President John Fry Believes Philadelphia’s Downtown Should Be Centered on the Schuylkill
In conversations about Philadelphia’s downtown recovery forecast, Drexel University President John Fry recently noted that it should be centered on the Schuylkill, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Philadelphia’s Water Views Aren’t Accessible to All. This Entrepreneur Wants to Change That
As a first-generation American of Chilean descent, Georgette Luna has strived to fully immerse herself in what the United States has to offer, writes Janelle…
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