Category: Friends of the Rail Park

Introducing the Rail Park’s new leadership

Bob Bruhin

Dear Friends of the Rail Park,

Rebecca Cordes ChanI hope this message finds you in good health and good spirits. A bright spot amidst the sea of pandemic-related news, I am happy to announce the appointment of Rebecca Cordes Chan as our new Executive Director. Rebecca comes to us from the National Economic Development program at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) with a background in community development and arts and culture work. The board and I are excited by the wealth of relevant experience, collaborative spirit, pragmatism, and commitment to equity and inclusion that Rebecca brings to the Rail Park.

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Eraserhood › DesignPhiladelphia Viaduct Walking Tour w/ special guest Paul Steinke

Bob Bruhin

October 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Explore the Rail Park’s history and envision the future! Join Friends of the Rail Park for a street-level walking tour of Philadelphia’s next great public space. We will follow the three-mile elevated and submerged route of the former Reading and Pennsylvania Railroads — and visit Phase One, slated to break ground within the year. This tour is open to…

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