Press Releases
March 20, 2025
City Officials Recognize and Celebrate 25 Years of Job Growth and Innovation at The Navy Yard
PIDC’s redevelopment of the Navy Yard helps the organization earn a coveted spot on Fast Company’s 2025 list of World’s Most Innovative Companies Media Note: Images from Thursday’s Navy Yard event will be available for download online HERE at the conclusion of the event. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, March 20, 2025 Contact:Charlotte Merrick 202-679-4287cmerrick@pidcphila.com PHILADELPHIA — The
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Workforce Development
March 18, 2025
Apply now for the next cohort of the Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard!
Applications are now closed. The next cohort of the Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard is now accepting applications until March 25, 2025, at 5 p.m.! We are now accepting applications for our next partnership with Iovance Biotherapeutics with college-adapted coursework provided by Community College of Philadelphia. What is the Aseptic Manufacturing Program? This program
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March 11, 2025
Fun, Free Events to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary
In 2025, the Navy Yard is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Join us at fun, free events throughout the year. Check back as we’ll be updating this space with more things to do.
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February 27, 2025
Celebrating 25 Years of Transformation at the Navy Yard: A Legacy of Innovation & Growth
This year marks a thrilling milestone for The Navy Yard and Philadelphia: 25 years since PIDC–the public-private economic development partner of the City of Philadelphia–began transforming a historic naval base into one of the city’s most vibrant economic hubs that supports thousands of jobs. We’re not just recounting our past; we’re inviting you to a
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Health & Wellness
February 19, 2025
HeyDay Athletics Intramural League Returns for another Season!
Get ready for the Navy Yard HeyDay Athletics Intramural League kicking off Monday, March 10! Whether you’re looking to compete, stay active, or make new friends, this is your chance to get in the game—and we’ve got a special incentive to help you get started! Sign up now and enjoy a 20% discount on all
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January 29, 2025
Exciting February Events
Don’t Miss These Exciting Local Events Coming Up! Get ready for an action-packed February! Whether you’re interested in community networking, enjoying some live music, or just looking for fun ways to spend your lunch break, we’ve got you covered with an incredible lineup of events that will bring excitement and inspiration to your week. Check
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December 23, 2024
Looking Back at 2024 at the Navy Yard
Catch up on news you may have missed! As a new year begins, the Navy Yard is reflecting on the past year’s successes and milestones. PIDC, Philadelphia’s economic development corporation, continues to invest in making the Navy Yard a thriving business campus, innovation hub, and community space. Take a look at some of the biggest
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December 5, 2024
PIDC Receives $1.6 Million for Lift Bridge Repairs
The Navy Yard Lift Bridge will soon get a facelift! PIDC (on behalf of Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development) has been awarded $1.6 million through the Community Project Funding program to upgrade the 26th Street Lift Bridge. The grant will support design for long-term rehabilitation for the aging infrastructure, enhancing critical access to the Navy
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Workforce Development
November 25, 2024
PIDC receives $1.8 million for new Navy Yard substation
Our vision of a resilient, sustainable Navy Yard just received a major boost. PIDC (on behalf of Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development) has been awarded $1.8 million through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP). The grant will support the full replacement of electric Substation 646 (SS646), located in the Philadelphia Navy Yard’s industrial core. The
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Workforce Development
November 14, 2024
Applications now open for Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard!
The next cohort of the Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard is now accepting applications until November 22, 2024, at 5 p.m.! Are you looking to get a job as a life-sciences professional? Check out the Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard! It’s PIDC’s workforce development program that provides training in the life sciences and
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November 8, 2024
Congratulations, Axalta!
Congratulations to Axalta, a leading global coatings company, who opened their global headquarters at the Navy Yard recently! Axalta’s headquarters now joins their Global Innovation Center at 1050 Constitution Avenue at the Navy Yard, helping the company to streamline operations and increase collaboration. “We are thrilled to celebrate the Axalta headquarters and Global Innovation Center,”
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October 29, 2024
Support Camp Out For Hunger at The Navy Yard!
This November, the Navy Yard will be supporting Camp Out For Hunger by collecting canned food donations! At this time of year when many people experience food insecurity, the Navy Yard community comes together for a common cause. Local nonprofit Philabundance partners with WMMR’s Preston & Steve to end hunger for good and to provide
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September 18, 2024
The Navy Yard named a “Great Place in Pennsylvania”
The Navy Yard is adding to its collection of awards with its recent recognition as a “Great Place in Pennsylvania” by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-PA)! The Navy Yard was honored in the “Great Transformations” category for its successful planning efforts that build healthy and vibrant communities throughout the Commonwealth and
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Press Releases
September 5, 2024
GROUP X TO UNVEIL THREE-STORY “SEATED LITTLE CLOUD”
BY INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS, SAMUEL BORKSON & ARTURO SANDOVAL III – FRIENDSWITHYOU AT PHILADELPHIA’S NAVY YARD THIS SEPTEMBER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lex NemchenkoPUNCH Media347.261.5925lex@punchmedia.biz Philly-Based Curatorial Collective Taps LA-Based Artist Duo Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III– FriendsWithYou, for Its Seventh Annual Public Art Project PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 5, 2024) – Philadelphia’s premier curatorial collective Group X andthe
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Public Art
September 5, 2024
Seated Little Cloud (2024)
“SEATED LITTLE CLOUD” SYMBOLIZES HARMONY, INVITING VIEWERS TO EMBRACE ITS MEDITATIVE NATURE AND FIND SERENITY IN ITS PRESENCE. This marks the seventh annual collaboration between Group X and the Navy Yard, a testament to their shared commitment to bringing accessible and thought provoking art to the community.
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