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Riverboat Tours Return to Schuylkill Banks
4/15/13

Miriam Hill of The Inquirer covers the return of Riverboat Tours to the Hidden River, kicking off with a Boat to Bartram's Garden tour on Mother's Day, May 12, 2013. 

Schuylkill in the Running for PA River of the Year
1/5/13

Jessica Parks of the Inquirer reports on the PA River of the Year contest, sponsored by DCNR and POWR, which aims to raise awareness and appreciation of the state's waterways. The Schuylkill is one of contest's six finalists. 

Read the article here. 

36 Hours in Philadelphia
1/4/13

Schuylkill Banks gets a shout-out in this New York Times Travel article, "36 Hours in Philadelphia". 

Compromise in Council Sets 50-foot Stream Setback Citywide
11/14/12

PlanPhilly reports a compromise reached between Councilman Bobby Henon's office and a coalition of development and environmental groups, including SRDC, on an amended bill requiring 50-foot setbacks on all rivers and streams in Philadelphia. Bill No. 120654 was recommended favorably by the Committee on Rules, and passed unaninmously in full Council.

Read the article here. 

Canine Oasis in the City
10/15/12

Melissa Dribben of the Inquirer takes a trip to the new Schuylkill River Park Connector Bridge and Schuylkill River Park Dog Run. Read the article here. 

Josh Nims: One Great Idea
9/18/12

As part of the One Great Idea Project, SRDC's own Josh Nims presents a public skate park by Eakins Oval on behalf of Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund.

9/11 Memorial Dedication
9/11/12

A dedication ceremony was held for the 9/11 Memorial on Schuylkill Banks, just south of Chestnut Street, on the 11 year anniversary.

Read more and see photos of the dedication.

Small Projects Make a Big Difference on the Banks
8/14/12

Flying Kite's Greg Meckstroth focuses on smaller-scale development projects in Philadelphia, including SRDC's landscaping of the west embankment of the Schuylkill along I-76 between Chestnut and Market streets, that are greatly improving the quality of daily life for many Philadelphians.

Banking on the River
7/19/12

Erica Vanstone of Generocity interviews SRDC's CEO Joe Syrnick and Operations Manager Josh Nims, noting SRDC's positive impact along the Banks and taking a look at what's ahead. 

Summer of Schuylkill: The Banks Have Something for Everyone
6/14/12

Grid Magazine offers up a variety of ways to enjoy the Schuylkill Banks to the fullest: pack a picnic, take a hike, jump into a kayak, or snack on some popcorn at Movie Night!