Delaware River
The Delaware River stretches 330 miles through New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, supplying drinking water to over 13 million people.
It supports diverse ecosystems, offers recreational activities like fishing and kayaking, and plays a vital role in commerce, history, and conservation efforts.
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How Philadelphia’s John Fitch Launched America’s First Steamboat on the Delaware River in 1787
Long before Robert Fulton became a household name, a lesser-known inventor was already churning up the Delaware River. In 1787, John Fitch launched what is…
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Before They Were Famous: The Stars Who Got Their Start at Bucks County Playhouse
The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope has played an outsized role in American entertainment. For decades, actors have stepped onto the stage at Bucks…
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The Revolution Happened Here: 10 Philadelphia Area Battles That Shaped the Fight for Independence
Before the world called it the American Revolution, it began right here along the Delaware River, across the rolling farms of Chester County, and in…
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Delaware County Entrepreneur Bill McKee Revives Baja Beach Club
Delaware County native and Sun Valley High alumnus William “Bill” McKee is reviving the Baja Beach Club brand with the opening of a Philadelphia venue…
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$29M Visitor Center in NJ Washington Crossing State Park Nears Completion
Just across the river, the new Museum & Visitor Center at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey is moving closer to its completion, writes Jeff Werner for…
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Exol’s Lease at Morrisville’s South Penn Logistics Center Biggest Industrial Deal in Years
Exol, an automated fulfillment company based in Menlo Park, California, has leased the entire 973,200-square-foot South Penn Logistics Center in Morrisville, which is one of…
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Where the Revolution Lives Today: 5 Philadelphia Area Revolutionary War Sites to Visit This Winter (Plus a Bonus)
After spending a month living inside the stories and settings of the American Revolution and riding the excitement around Ken Burns’ new series (Now streaming…
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Riverfront Home in New Hope with Five Terraces Hits Market for $10 Million
A home on the Delaware River in New Hope recently hit the market for $10 million, as waterfront real estate values soar in the borough, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic and least-known battles of the…
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Cruisers Weigh In on New Cruise Line Coming to Tinicum Port
Norwegian Cruise Line’s arrival in April at the newly built PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum Township is generating conversations among cruisers, writes Nusreta Beranac for…
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There’s a County in New York That Dares to Call Itself Delco
Delco always prided itself on its unique culture and general weirdness. Now Delaware County, New York, is promoting its own Delco culture, with a website…
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Pennsylvania’s Large Rivers Struggle While Small Creeks Offer Path to Recovery
With Pennsylvania’s flagship waterbodies like the Delaware River struggling to restore fish and wildlife populations, small creeks offer hope for a broader turnaround, write Scott…
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Scarcity and Celebrity Influx Send Value of New Hope Riverfront Homes Skyrocketing
Prices for riverfront homes in New Hope have surged in recent years, driven by limited inventory and a growing influx of celebrities to the charming…
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WCU’s Knauer Art Gallery Presents ‘Reflections of New Sweden’ Jan. 20-Feb. 22
From Jan. 20-Feb. 22, West Chester University (WCU) will present Reflections of New Sweden: Swedish and Finnish Culture along the Delaware, a special exhibition celebrating…
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New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week Brings Delicious Dining to the Area
Until Jan. 25, the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce are collaborating for New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week 2026,…
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Recent Court Ruling and Venezuelan Upheaval Could Transfer 300-Acre Delaware River Island to Trump Donor
The recent U.S. court rulings and political developments in Venezuela could end up with the transfer of ownership of New Jersey’s Petty’s Island from Venezuela…
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Three Bucks County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque
Three towns in Bucks County were featured on the list of “12 Picturesque Small Towns in Pennsylvania for a Weekend Retreat,” writes Aunindita Bhatia for…
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Why Delaware County Was Chosen as the Home of the New Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal
A major new chapter in our region’s tourism economy is taking shape along the Delaware River, where construction has begun on the new PhilaPort Cruise…
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