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A look back at Spruce Street Harbor Park 2017
The waterfront pop-up hosted two new fireworks shows and more in a strong fourth season.
Jose Garces is serving Mrs. T’s pierogies for charity and they’re actually great
The chicken-fried (!) dumplings are sold at Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Kimmel Balcony Bar.
Watch: Philly’s new Ferris wheel offers great views of the city
Set on the Delaware River, the boardwalk classic is $4 a ride
Watch: Philly’s Spruce Street Harbor Park set up in 30 seconds
The popular park is back for a fourth season; here's what it took to get ready.
Sneak peek: Here’s what it looks like at Port FedNuts, the Federal Donuts outpost at SSHP
Spruce Street Harbor Park is coming together.
Beer gardens in Philly: A 2017 guide to opening dates and what’s on tap
It's finally warm! Time to drink outdoors at Philly's best seasonal beer gardens.
‘It’s finally hot and sunny,’ and Spruce Street Harbor Park’s vendors rejoice
May 2016 was one of the coldest and wettest in years, leading to less-than-robust crowds at the waterside pop-up.