River Wards
Planning underway for a new river wards history museum
The Native American, colonial and industrial artifacts discovered during I-95 construction through the river wards and a collection of documents and objects commemorating the Treaty of Friendship signed between William Penn…
Pier 53 designs to be unveiled at Saturday's Eco-Fest
Plans to transform Pier 53 into park space will be unveiled on-site Saturday, during a morning of birdwatching and other ecologically themed events. Plans shown at Friday's Delaware River Waterfront Corporation…
PCPC: Pass Central Delaware zoning bill with additional river access streets
City council should pass the proposed Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay - legislation designed to shape future development in concert with the principles of the city's plan for the waterfront – the…
ABOUT RIVER WARDS
Fishtown, East Kensington, Olde Richmond, Port Richmond, Kensington and Bridesburg.
The River Wards are dense rowhouse neighborhoods located to the east of the Market-Frankford El. Since large factories left the district, many residents have struggled to find new employment. New big-box retail stores along formerly industrial Aramingo Ave. provide entry-level jobs and convenience shopping. However, the shopping on Aramingo Ave. adds to traffic congestion and competes with traditional commercial districts like Kensington Avenue, Girard Avenue and Allegheny Avenue.
Contact:
David Fecteau, 215-683-4670, David.Fecteau@phila.gov
UPCOMING EVENTS IN RIVER WARDS
There are no upcoming events in this neighborhood. Feel free to contact us with your contributions.
