Penn's Landing

Winter is skating back into our lives, and what better way to celebrate the season than at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at Penn’s Landing. Here’s what you need to know before you go!

With a beautiful weekend on tap for the Philadelphia region, Araceli Guenther, board president for the Mexican Cultural Center, details the upcoming Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. And, everyone is invited to the free event.

As the $329 million project to cap a section of Interstate 95 to connect Old City with Penn’s Landing chugs along, a bridge demolition is leading to years of SEPTA bus route detours and a road closure.

Parts of Columbus Boulevard near Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing were closed overnight due to Delaware River flooding. NBC10’s Brenna Weick shows how the water receded enough by 6:30 a.m. for drivers to get by again.

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia is at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Friday morning as final preps are underway to flip the switch on the holiday tree. You can join NBC10 personalities Friday night for the tree lighting or just enjoy it from the comfort of your own home by watching on NBC10, in app.

Demolition began Monday on the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard and the connected rotunda at Penn’s Landing. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has the details.

NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports Monday as demolition work is set to begin on the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge over Interstate 95. It’s part of a long-term project to cap part of I-95 in Philadelphia.

PennDOT is set to start the removal of the pedestrian bridge over I-95 on Monday as part of the $329 million project that is intended to create a 11.5-acre public space at the waterfront.

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia walks travelers through changes to the location of Philadelphia’s coach bus service stop.

The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest returns to Penn’s Landing for it’s 30th season.

Be ready to lace up your ice skates as Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest returns to Penn’s Landing for the holiday season and into the winter of 2024.

Penn’s Landing is about to look a lot different as crews broke ground on Wednesday to begin construction of the site. I-95 will no longer divide the river and city, instead 11 and a half acres of green space will transform the area. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle gives a closer look at the renovation plans.

NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports on the $329 million plan to cap Interstate 95 at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia with a large park. Officials gathered Wednesday to mark the groundbreaking.

On Wednesday morning, state and local officials broke ground on a multimillion dollar project that will create an 11.5-acre park connecting Center City Philadelphia to the Delaware River waterfront.

Vandals have caused thousands of dollars in damages to Philadelphia’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial over the last week.

A memorial in Penns Landing that honors Vietnam veterans was hit by vandals who caused, likely, thousands of dollars in damages. NBC10’s Leah Uko has a closer look at the damage and the plans to enhance security.

Teen girls are learning skills needed for construction and trade unions at a program in Penn’s Landing. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia has a look at the initiative.

Pixar fans now have a chance to immerse themselves in their favorite films with a new mini-golf course at Penn’s landing. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle played a round for a look at the course.

Day 3 of Wawa Welcome America ended with patriotic music and fireworks over Penn’s Landing. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has the highlights.

Saturday’s Wawa Welcome America events included a huge block party! NBC10’s Karen Hua has the highlights while Brian Sheehan looks ahead to Saturday night’s U.S. Army Band concert and fireworks at Penn’s Landing.