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Amenities

March 12, 2015

Lunch Truck Lineup Returns to The Navy Yard!

As the weather climbs into the 50s and even 60s, Philadelphians are ditching wool coats and scarves in exchange for jackets and sunglasses. Call us optimists, but we’re certain that the harshest of winter days are finally behind us. The first official day of spring is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating the season change with the

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Amenities

February 13, 2015

The Year in Review: A Look Back at 2014

The year 2014 was another very momentous year for The Navy Yard! We’re taking a look back on some major events and milestones of the year.

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Community

November 20, 2014

Help the WMMR Camp Out for Hunger Philabundance food drive!

Local Philly radio station WMMR 93.3 hosts Preston & Steve are once again hosting their Camp Out For Hunger food drive to benefit Philabundance – and The Navy Yard is supporting this initiative to help fight hunger! During the week of December 1st to 5th, Preston & Steve will be broadcasting live and living out

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Events

June 3, 2014

Summer Events: The Navy Yard 5k, Outdoor Yoga, and more!

The warm and sunny summer days descending on Philadelphia push the memories of the long and tough winter into the back of our minds. With the nice weather, The Navy Yard urges employees to get out and have fun with a variety of events in the coming months as part of #TNYsummer!

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Events

May 29, 2014

Recap: the 8th Annual Navy Yard Executives’ Breakfast

On May 1st, the leaders from the diverse mix of companies at The Navy Yard gathered to network and hear about ongoing development projects and exciting accomplishments at The Navy Yard for the 8th Annual Executives’ Breakfast.

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Events

May 27, 2014

Tickets Available for the 9th Annual Great Chefs Event at The Navy Yard

The 9th annual Great Chefs Event, benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Navy Yard tenant Vetri Foundation for Children, will be held in the evening on June 10, 2014 at The Navy Yard! The event is hosted by Urban Outfitters, Inc. in Building 543. This spectacular celebration will showcase four dozen top chefs from throughout the U.S. and

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Amenities

May 16, 2014

Grand Opening for League Island Park

To celebrate LOVE Your Park week, a collaborative partnership between the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy, The Navy Yard held a grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest park on Thursday, May 15, 2014.

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Events

May 5, 2014

3D Printing Comes to The Navy Yard

This month’s Tenant Spotlight features DVIRC at The Navy Yard, located at Building 100 Innovation Center, 4801 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.  Advanced manufacturers can learn more about Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)! DVIRC, with support from NextFab, will offer technical training classes at DVIRC’s Navy Yard office during May and June.

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Events

April 10, 2014

Cycling Criterium returns to The Navy Yard

Guest post by Tri-State Velo. Tri-State Velo will be hosting its Philadelphia Navy Yard Criterium on Saturday, April 19th, offering a great opportunity for new and experienced cyclists to race in the wonderful city of Philadelphia. The club is very excited to be returning for the 4th consecutive year to the picturesque Navy Yard!

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Events

April 1, 2014

Party on a Ship! food and music festival is coming to The Navy Yard

Update on 4/1/14 at 2:00pm: Happy April Fools’ Day! We are beyond excited to announce “Party on a Ship!” POAS! for short, is the first event of its kind in the nation. POAS! is an all-day food truck festival, followed by an evening concert series with an all-star music lineup. We’re still adding to the

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Events

March 31, 2014

Apply for an EnergyWorks Loan Today!

The EnergyWorks Loan Fund provides low-cost financing to support energy efficiency retrofit projects for businesses and nonprofits in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. PIDC partners with The Reinvestment Fund and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability to offer this innovative energy efficiency program.

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Energy

March 26, 2014

Celebrating Earth Day Week at The Navy Yard – April 21-25, 2014

Join The Navy Yard in celebrating Earth Day 2014 with a full week of fun and informative activities focused on sustainability! This year for Earth Day, the Earth Day Network has chosen the global theme of Green Cities. The Earth Day Network says, “With smart investments in sustainable technology, forward-thinking public policy, and an educated

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Events

February 26, 2014

Happy 100th Birthday, Tastykake!

Tasty Baking Company, manufacturer of beloved Philadelphia-made snacks, celebrated its 100th birthday yesterday at its bakery at The Navy Yard. The maker of Krimpets and Kandy Kakes honored the occasion by “Kaking Over” Philadelphia with 100 deliveries of Tastykakes to locations throughout the city to first responders and charities around the city. The City of

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Community

January 29, 2014

The Year in Review: A Look Back at 2013

The year 2013 was a very momentous year for The Navy Yard! We’re taking a look back on some major events and milestones of the year: – The Navy Yard welcomed 22 new companies in 2013, making it the highest single year’s growth since the conversion from a closed naval base to a mixed-use business

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Events

January 12, 2014

It’s RE-New Year Week at Vincera Institute!

It’s RE-New Year Week at Vincera Institute! Kick off the new year by re-energizing during the week of January 13-17. Click through for all details on all the RE-New Year week events!

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