May 14, 2013
On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 some of the best high-school crews from all over the United States and Canada compete along the Schuylkill River at the annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the largest and oldest high-school regatta in the country. Look for teams from 194 schools racing along the Schuylkill this weekend. Cheer [...]
Read more»May 9, 2013
Hot on the heels of city sporting extravaganzas the Penn Relays and Broad Street Run, another well-attended competition draws world-class athletes to Philadelphia. On May 10-11, the 75th annual Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta sails on the scenic Schuylkill River. The two-day event is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States with representation from 125 [...]
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 15, 2012
Rowers from all over the world flock to Philadelphia for the renowned Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, returning Saturday and Sunday, October 27-28. The 2.5-mile race invites competitors of all ages and skill levels, from high school to veteran rowers, to test their racing mettle on the Schuylkill River. The race runs down [...]
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 28, 2012
Despite the mild temperatures of late, the fiery colors of fall will be full blown before we know it. Whether you most enjoy the colorful fall of the Philadelphia region on four wheels, two wheels, on foot or peddling, this list will help you navigate your autumnal outdoor adventures. We’ve compiled this extensive list (divided [...]
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»August 27, 2012
You’ve driven, biked and run over it. Taken Instagram pictures of it. You may have even rowed under it. Now you have the chance to dance on it. Because the East Falls Development Corporation is hosting its Second Annual Dance on the Falls Bridge on Saturday evening, September 8. In addition to dancing the night [...]
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