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March 12, 2021
PIDC & WPSI Graduate Nine Workforce Program Participants; All Hired by Four Seasons Total Landscaping
PIDC and University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative is thrilled to share that we graduated and placed 9 program participants from our first Navy Yard Workforce Development Initiatives training program today!
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January 19, 2021
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative and PIDC’s Navy Yard Workforce Development Initiatives Launch First Collaborative Professional Development Program with Four Seasons Total Landscaping
Contact: Jennifer Tran, Director, Navy Yard Marketing & Communications 215-218-2854 or jtran@pidcphila.com Chris Richman, Director of Marketing and Communications 215-243-0555 or chris@universitycity.org CLICK TO APPLY TODAY! Deadline to apply is Friday, February 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) and PIDC’s Navy Yard Workforce Development Initiatives (NYWDI) are launching
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January 4, 2021
Philadelphia Navy Yard Development Team Releases Request for Proposals Seeking Firms to Update Master Plan
Download press release as PDF: Navy Yard Master Plan RFP – 01.04.2021 – final Update 1/12/21: Register for the Pre-Bid Meeting on Friday, January 15 at 9-11AM on Zoom. PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, in partnership with Ensemble Real Estate Investments and Mosaic Development Partners (“Ensemble/Mosaic”), has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) opportunity
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September 1, 2020
Cycle September is back at the Navy Yard!
The Navy Yard is excited to join Clean Air Council, Bicycle Coalition and Indego for Philadelphia’s Cycle September Bike Challenge. Starting September 1st, Navy Yard employees and visitors can compete for great prizes, including a new Charge e-bike, by simply riding a bike. Logging your rides and encouraging your coworkers and friends to join in
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July 30, 2020
The Navy Yard Launches its Pilot Workforce Development Program
With a generous $1.5 million grant from the JPMorgan Chase, PIDC is thrilled to officially launch its pilot workforce program in collaboration with University City District (UCD) and the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) and Temple University. Together, we will partner to build a place-based network of employer-driven workforce programs in West, North, and South Philadelphia. These
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July 29, 2020
PIDC Selects Navy Yard Development Partner
Renderings available HERE. PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, has selected a team comprised of Ensemble Real Estate Investments and Mosaic Development Partners as its development partner for 109 acres at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Selection of the Ensemble/Mosaic team is the culmination of a year-long competitive process that attracted interest from more than 35
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July 27, 2020
PIDC Embarks on the Navy Yard Connected Community Plan and Wants Your Input
PIDC is excited to announce the embarkment on the next chapter of development for the Navy Yard’s future. PIDC and its consultant, AECOM, will collaborate with everyone in the Philadelphia community – including you! – to develop the Navy Yard Connected Community Plan, a strategic plan that will connect businesses, employees, visitors, and future residents
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July 22, 2020
Welcome Half Mad Honey with New Apiary
To further our place in Philadelphia’s ecological environment, we are pleased to announce that Half Mad Honey chose the Navy Yard as the site for its second apiary. The founders Amelia Mraz and Natasha Pham are the beekeepers behind this organization. Their overall goal is to empower people with mental illness through the therapeutic realm
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July 10, 2020
Cool Jobs at the Navy Yard: Michael Giuliante’s 50th-Year Edition
The Navy Yard, home to 15,000 employees working at 170 companies, is full of awesome people doing great things. Each person here has a cool job with a unique story! Meet Michael Giuliante, Site Operations Manager with DTE Philadelphia, who is celebrating 50 years at the Navy Yard this summer. Recently, we had a chance to chat
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June 30, 2020
5 Facts to Celebrate Central Green’s 5-Year Anniversary
Five years ago today, we celebrated the grand opening of Central Green. Half a decade later, Central Green has become a treasured space for many in Philadelphia – from its design, amenities, programming, and awards, you can’t help but fall in love with Central Green. Here are five facts you may not know about Central
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June 26, 2020
Two Food & Drink Workshops from Navy Yard Businesses!
We partnered with two of our most unique fooderies to offer virtual opportunities to watch, learn, create, & enjoy some of the best food & drink the Navy Yard has to offer. Heat up the online oven and get behind the virtual bar for Mercer Cafe’s pizza making workshop and Bar Amis’ summer cocktail demonstration.
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June 25, 2020
Four Smoothie Making Workshops Designed to Boost Immunity, De-stress, & Energize!
In a time of uncertainty, high-stress, fear, and concern, we partnered with Caroline McGuire, Registered Nutritionist for Vincera Institute and owner of the Galley Cafe, to create a series of healthy and mood boosting smoothie workshops. 1. Virtual Sunshine Immunity Smoothie Workshop Watch the workshop here! 2. Virtual Energizer Limeade Smoothie Workshop Watch the workshop
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April 21, 2020
Every day is Earth Day at the Navy Yard!
Today, the Navy Yard is a catalyst for innovation in the region and a national model for sustainability. Our assets and infrastructure make it a uniquely attractive place for businesses, with an emphasis on development, energy efficiency, and sustainability. We offer the region’s most densely populated collections of privately-owned LEED-certified buildings, a 35-megawatt unregulated electric
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April 15, 2020
Navy Yard Inspired Fun & Free Stay-At-Home Activities
Reload your roster of stay-at-home activities to entertain your family with these Navy Yard inspired DIYs, adventure sheets, and coloring pages for your kids, your spouse, and inner-child! 1. DIY Origami Boat In 2018, we celebrated our first Bring Your Child to Work Day, offering inflatables, pinata bashing, and arts & crafts with a DIY
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March 19, 2020
10 Outdoor Activites to Enjoy the Navy Yard while Practicing Social Distancing!
Being outside can be uplifting, positive, and soothing. During these trying times, it’s natural to want to head outdoors for a change of scenery. As our community leans into social distancing, the Navy Yard remains open. The park spaces, riverfront, and unique and historic architecture can provide a brief reprieve of fresh air. If you’re
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