PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 18, 2026--
The developers of Rivermark Northern Liberties – Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) with Haverford Development Partners – are pleased to welcome Lucky Duck, opening March 18, to the riverfront mixed-use community.
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“Our goal from the start with Rivermark has been to transform an area of previously neglected Delaware River waterfront into an active destination for our residents and the broader community,” said Drew Chapman, JAG Senior Vice President and Development Partner. “Every community needs a gathering place, and we’re excited to have Lucky Duck be a part of Rivermark Northern Liberties.”
Located in street-level space at 501 N. Columbus Blvd. with open-air seating and water views, Lucky Duck is a new concept from the local team behind the city’s Libertee Grounds craft beer and mini-golf concept in collaboration with the owner of the popular Sidecar Bar and Grill.
The menu will offer tavern favorites, small plates, a North Jersey-style pizza bar, and an indoor pizza window for late-night noshing. Beverage selections include waterfront-inspired cocktails, a thoughtfully curated wine list, expertly poured Guinness, and more.
The Lucky Duck team is comprised of childhood friends Priyank Rambhia, Sanil Shah and Kanay Patel, owners of Libertee Grounds, and Mike Metzger, executive chef and owner of Sidecar Bar and Grill.
“A riverfront tavern is the perfect pairing for Rivermark Northern Liberties,” said Charles Houder, Founder of Haverford Development Partners and a native of the Philadelphia area. “I have known Pri, Sanil, and Kanay for several years and can think of no better restaurateurs to collaborate with. We couldn’t be more excited to have them as part of the Rivermark community. They will provide extraordinary hospitality for our residents and patrons.”
Rivermark Northern Liberties is a mixed-use development offering 470 luxury rental units across two buildings and 45,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Located at the terminus of Spring Garden Street, two blocks from the Spring Garden SEPTA station, the community is professionally managed by JAG Management Company.
In addition to these brand new apartments and townhomes, many with private balconies and unobstructed views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge, the community offers 4 acres of waterfront public-use space, including an extension of the popular Delaware River Trail, casual seating and lawns, and River Soundings, a 60-foot public art installation inspired by the Delaware River that shimmers in the sunlight and is LED-illuminated at night.
About Jefferson Apartment Group
Jefferson Apartment Group is a leading full-service real estate firm specializing in both luxury and attainable multifamily and mixed-use real estate investments on the East Coast, from acquisition and development through construction. In addition, JAG Management Company provides property management services from Massachusetts to Florida. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, JAG has regional offices in Boston, Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Orlando. The firm is committed to creating and managing high-quality, innovative, and environmentally responsible communities.
About Haverford Development Partners
Haverford Development Partners LLC is a real estate investment and development company based outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company is involved in all aspects of real estate development and investment, with a focus on master planning, mixed-use land development, ground-up multi-family development, and placemaking hospitality development. For more information, please visit Haverford Development Partners.
Rivermark Northern Liberties, a mixed-use community developed on the site of former piers on the Delaware River by Jefferson Apartment Group, features 470 luxury rental units across two buildings, 45,000 square feet of retail space, and 4 acres of public-use space. Credit: Elevated Angles
Patrons of the new Lucky Duck tavern at Rivermark Northern Liberties, a mixed-use community on the Philadelphia waterfront, will enjoy stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Credit: Neal Santos
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump paid his respects on Wednesday at a Delaware military base where the remains of six U.S. service members killed in the crash of a refueling aircraft were returned to their families.
It was the second time since launching the war with Iran on Feb. 28 that the Republican president will attend the solemn military ritual known as a dignified transfer, which he once described as the “toughest thing” he has had to do as commander in chief.
Accompanying Trump were Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and lawmakers including Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, both Alabama Republicans.
All six crew members of a KC-135 Air Force refueling aircraft were killed last week in a plane crash over friendly territory in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran. They were from Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Washington state.
“Every person on that aircraft carried a weight most Americans will never see, and they carried it with professionalism, courage, and a level of quiet excellence that deserves to be recognized,” retired Lt. Col Ernesto Nisperos, a friend of one of those killed, said in a text message Wednesday.
The crash brought the U.S. death toll in Operation Epic Fury to at least 13 service members. About 200 U.S. service members have been injured, including 10 severely, the Pentagon has said.
Wednesday's dignified transfer was closed to news media coverage at the request of the families in accordance with military policy. Trump spent just under two hours on the ground and didn't speak to reporters leaving Air Force One or returning to it.
Trump last traveled to Dover Air Force Base on March 7 for the dignified transfer of six U.S. service members who were killed by a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait. He saluted as flag-draped transfer cases containing the remains of the fallen service members were carried from military aircraft to vehicles waiting to take them to the base's mortuary facility to prepare them for their final resting place.
“It's the bad part of war,” he told reporters afterward. Asked then if he worried about having to make multiple trips to the base for additional dignified transfers as the war continued, he said, “I'm sure. I hate to do it, but it's a part of war, isn't it?”
U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said that the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace” over Iraq but that the loss of the aircraft during a combat mission was “not due to hostile or friendly fire.” The circumstances were under investigation. The other plane landed safely.
The crash killed three people assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida: Maj. John A. “Alex” Klinner, 33, who served in Birmingham, Alabama; Capt. Ariana Linse Savino, 31, of Covington, Washington; and Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky.
Klinner, who left behind a wife, a 2-year-old son and 7-month-old twins, was known for his steady command and goofy nature, as well as a willingness to help others. Pruitt’s husband described her as a “radiant” woman who lit up the room. Savino was a friend, mentee and “source of positive energy” who was proud of her Puerto Rican heritage and inspired young Latinas, said Nisperos, who is serving as spokesman for her family.
“She had had this warmth that made you feel seen, a strength that showed up in everything she touched, and a spark — that spice — that made her unforgettable,” Nisperos said. “If you knew her, even for a moment, you knew you were in the presence of someone who was going to change the world.”
The three others were assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio: Capt. Seth Koval, 38, a resident of Stoutsville, Ohio, who was from Mooresville, Indiana; Capt. Curtis Angst, 30, who lived in Columbus; and Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons, 28, of Columbus.
Koval grew up dreaming of becoming a pilot, according to his wife, who described him as a loving, generous “fixer of all things.” Angst’s family said his life was defined by service, generosity and “a genuine love for people.” Simmons loved confiding in his 85-year-old grandmother and working out with her, Sen. Jon Husted said Tuesday, when he and Sen. Bernie Moreno honored the Ohio airmen on the Senate floor.
“To the mom and dad of these three young soldiers, I can’t even process what you’re going through. I can’t even imagine the emotions that you’re feeling,” Moreno said. “Just know that America is grateful beyond words for the sacrifice that your heroic young sons made.”
Associated Press writers Holly Ramer in Concord, N.H., and Hallie Golden in Seattle contributed to this report.
President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he walks to depart on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
This image provided by the Ohio National Guard shows Tech Sgt. Tyler Simmons. (Ohio National Guard via AP)
This image provided by the Ohio National Guard shows Capt. Seth R. Koval. (Ohio National Guard via AP)
This image provided by the Ohio National Guard shows Capt. Curtis J. Angst. (Ohio National Guard via AP)
FILE - A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling tanker aircraft takes off from the Kadena Air Base airfield in Kadena town, west of Okinawa, southern Japan, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File)
FILE - President Donald Trump salutes as an Army carry team moves a flag-draped transfer case with the remains of Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa, who was killed in a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait after the U.S. and Israel launched its military campaign against Iran, during a casualty return, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
