Revitalizing the Delaware

Renewed public interest and investment in the river, through ecological restoration projects, stormwater management, and long-range plans, are restoring the Delaware to a thriving river, and stimulating the revitalization of the communities around it.

Reconnecting communities

Philadelphia’s industrial might and its location along the Delaware River catapulted it to international renown as the “Workshop of the World.” The river provided water and food for residents, transportation for industry, and was used for recreation, but worsening pollution and extensive industrial development cut the river off from people. As part of the East Coast Greenway, the North Delaware Riverfront Greenway is reconnecting local communities with the Delaware River.

Get Involved

Community involvement is essential to building the North Delaware Greenway and the larger projects it is part of. The DRCC and its partners offer many opportunities for you to get involved, through volunteer work days, river walks and park tours, submitting media, or contributing your skills to daily operation.

Friends of Pennypack Park, October Monthly Meeting

The Friends of Pennypack Park are hosting their next monthly meeting on Thursday October 16th.  The meeting will begin at 7:30pm at the Lafayette Holy Redeemer Center, located at 8580 Verree Road, and the guest speaker this month will be Chuck Furst, of the Delaware River Shad Fisherman Association. Read the Friends of Pennypack Park’s latest […]

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Follow the progress of the Delaware Avenue Extension project

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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