March 22, 2013
The start of the Phillies season is almost here, folks! The home opener, Friday, April 5, is fast approaching and the Red Phillie Phanatic is ready to get you in the Phillies spirit. Paint the Town Red Week returns on March 23 and lasts until March 30. The Red Phillie Phanatic will be at select [...]
Read more»December 14, 2012
This just in: Philadelphia’s beloved Schuylkill River is a finalist in the 2013 Pennsylvania River of the Year contest, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers and PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Pennsylvania River of the Year award is an honor designed to elevate public awareness of specific rivers and [...]
Read more»October 16, 2012
Fall festivals are in full swing as mid-October creeps upon us. This Saturday, October 20, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., head over to the Schuylkill River Park for the annual fall festival. This family-friendly event will have activities for everyone: fall-inspired crafts, food, local vendors, a raffle and even a silent auction. Not only will the [...]
Read more»October 12, 2012
Starting next weekend, Saturday, October 20, pedestrians, bikers and stroller-pushers will be able to walk directly from the Schuylkill Banks to the Schuylkill River Park on a special Schuylkill River Parks Connector Bridge that spans the railroad. The bridge, a 95-foot-long truncated arch truss structure, has a 12-foot-wide pathway with ADA accessible ramps on both [...]
Read more»October 3, 2012
It’s a waterfront weekend in Philadelphia, with the Old City Seaport Festival on the Delaware, and the Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival on the Schuylkill. If you find yourself more towards the west of the city on Saturday, October 6, stroll up Kelly Drive along the Schuylkill River for an unusually colorful and dramatic regatta, [...]
Read more»September 14, 2012
It’s not every day Philadelphians get to experience an outdoor interactive light show manipulated by voice recordings of their fellow city-dwellers. But that’s exactly what the deal is with Open Air, created by renowned new media artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and presented by the Association for Public Art. In just six days, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway [...]
Read more»September 6, 2012
This Tuesday, September 11 at 1 p.m., the Schuylkill River Development Corporation and Mayor Nutter are hosting an Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony for the new 9/11 Memorial on the Schuylkill River Trail. The memorial is located just south of the Chestnut Street Bridge. The memorial features an actual piece of steel from the World Trade [...]
Read more»June 14, 2012
Schuylkill Banks 2012 Movie Nights kick off for another season tonight, Thursday, June 14 at 8:30 p.m. with The Muppets featuring Jason Segel, Amy Adams and their furry, familiar friends Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Animal, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great and Walter. Head to the Schuylkill Banks by the Walnut Street Bridge a bit early [...]
Read more»June 11, 2012
Summer in Philly, among many things, means water ice, impromptu fireworks and the return of free outdoor movie screenings. Schuylkill Banks 2012 Movie Nights kick off for another season on June 14 with viewings every other Thursday evening until the end of August. Early birds get free snacks, beverages and a raffle ticket to win [...]
Read more»May 7, 2012
The Friends of the Schuylkill Banks organization is proud to present the 2nd Annual BBQ on the Banks this Saturday, May 12, with live music, food and drinks right on the river beneath the Philadelphia skyline. After the success of last fall’s BBQ, the Friends of the Schuylkill Banks are excited to start the summer [...]
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