This past March, ground was broken on the Delaware Avenue Extension project. You can follow the progress by checking out the following website for news, including pictures and status updates. www.delawareaveextension.com
DRCC thanks our sponsors for a successful Spring Fling!
We are so grateful to everyone who showed up last Thursday for our 4th annual Spring Fling at the Quaker City Yacht Club, honoring Congressman Robert Borski (Lifetime Achievement Award), Mariann Porter Dempsey (Outstanding Service Award), and the Tacony Town Watch (Community Organization of the Year Award). Despite the threatening winds, the weather held up […]
Take part in Love Your Park Week this Saturday with DRCC!
Come join us at Lardner’s Point Park to help us plant trees and keep the surroundings beautiful! WHAT: Volunteer Planting/Cleanup Day WHERE: Lardner’s Point Park (corner of Milnor & Levick St.) WHEN: Saturday, May 10th from 10:00am - 2:00pm WHY: This service day event is part of “Love Your Park” week; a city-wide celebration of […]
Thanks to our 2014 Spring Fling Sponsors!
We are so grateful to our sponsors for their support of our upcoming Spring Fling on Thursday, May 15th! Email Melissa Fernandez at [email protected] for sponsorship or ticket sale information. Commodore Philadelphia Federal Credit Union UAW-GM The Ashton Fund Admiral AT&T PECO Captain Waste Management Urban Engineers Seravalli Inc. O’Donnell & Naccarato Delaware River Waterfront […]
Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU) to be title sponsor of DRCC’s Spring Fling!
Delaware River City Corporation (DRCC) is pleased to announce that the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU) will be Title Sponsor for the 4th Annual Spring Fling. The Spring Fling, celebrating the 10th anniversary of DRCC’s founding in 2004, will be held on Thursday, May 15 at the Quaker City Yacht Club. “Philadelphia Federal Credit Union […]
DRCC hosted a successful Spring Clean-up Day!
Despite the chill and gushing wind, more than 40 volunteers showed up to participate in Mayor Nutter’s Annual Spring Clean-up Day at Lardner’s Point Park this past Saturday. We at DRCC are grateful for all of the participants’ hard work in helping to keep our park beautiful for all to enjoy. Check out pictures from […]
Get your ticket to the 4th Annual Spring Fling!
DRCC’s 4th Annual Spring Fling, Celebrating our 10th Anniversary Honoring: Former Congressman Robert A. Borski Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award Mariann Porter Dempsey, Outstanding Service Award Tacony Town Watch, Community Organization of the Year Award May 15, 2014 Quaker City Yacht Club 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The event includes cocktails, light fare, live entertainment, and the award ceremony. To purchase a […]
Former Congressman Robert Borski to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Delaware River City Corporation (DRCC) today announced that Robert A. Borski, Jr., former Representative to the U.S. House, will receive the organization’s first ever Lifetime Achievement Award. “Bob’s exemplary leadership and extraordinary dedication have directly led to our successes along the riverfront,” said Tom Branigan, Executive Director of DRCC. “We are grateful […]
April 5th is Annual Spring Clean-up in Philly!
Looking to give back to your community this spring? Join us on Saturday, April 5th from 9a-2p at Larder’s Point Park as we participate in Mayor Nutter’s annual Spring Clean-up, a city-wide event that focuses on preserving Philadelphia’s extensive system of parks and trails. Visit www.PhillySpringCleanup.com to sign-up. All clean-up tools will be provided, as […]
Ground Broken on the Delaware Ave Extension Project!
Last week brought excitement to the Bridesburg community as ground was officially broken on the Delaware Avenue extension! This project, the brain child of Robert Borski, DRCC’s founder and Chair, extends the avenue from Lewis Street to Orthodox Street, relieving I-95 congestion and improving the community’s access to the Delaware River. You can read all […]
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Thanks to all who visited our booth at Coast Day on Saturday and to those who picked up flyers for our 5k Walk/Run on October 11; we hope to see you there.
Delaware River City Corporation shared United By Blue's album.
United by Blue joined the DRCC in preserving one of Philadelphia's best kept secrets: Pennypack Park. Volunteers picked up 144 lbs of trash. Unfortunately, much of the trash included small pieces of plastic and metal, as well as lots of recyclables. Weird trash finds included a printer/scanner and fully intact religious shrine. Special thanks to the Delaware River City Corporation,GoMacro Macrobars, and our wonderful volunteers, including members from the Youth Volunteer Corps.
Hope to see you down there.
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Come support your local trail system in the Northeast Philadelphia! Our Greenway 5K Run/Walk starts at Pulaski Park on Sunday, October 11 -- sign up online here: www.active.com/philadelphia-pa/running/distance-running-races/drcc-s-2nd-annual-greenway-5k-run-w...
DRCC's 2nd Annual Greenway 5K Run/Walk
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This 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk is presented by AT&T and the proceeds will benefit DRCC -- a non-profit working with Philadelphia to build a recreational trail in the city’s Northeast area as part of the “Eastcoast Greenway” which will extend from Maine and Florida. Even…
