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Events

May 8, 2019

40th Annual Broad Street Run and the Last Quarter Mile

The Blue Cross Broad Street Run has been a proud Philadelphia tradition for nearly 40 years. On May 5, 2019, racers ran down the heart of Philadelphia, through communities and neighborhoods, finishing at the Navy Yard. 

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Events

May 1, 2019

20+ Navy Yard Events to Enjoy this May!

May is jam-packed with free and fun opportunities to #discovertheyard!

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Events

April 30, 2019

Navy Yard Spring Cleaning

On April 30, 2019, during Lunch Truck Lineup on the Marine Parade Grounds, the Navy Yard held our 2nd annul Navy Yard Spring Cleaning.

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Events

April 26, 2019

2nd Annual Bring Your Child to Work [at the Navy Yard] Day!

From bird yoga, to the petting zoo, food trucks, and slime making, our 2nd annual Bring Your Child to Work [at the Navy Yard] Day was a wild success! On Thursday, April 25, 2019 the Navy Yard hosted a series of community events geared towards providing a welcoming experience for employees and their children.  Thank

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Events

April 1, 2019

20+ ‘Springtastic’ Events This April At The Navy Yard

April welcomes more opportunities to explore and discover the Navy Yard! This month, the Navy Yard Goes Red for Women, we gear up for National Bring Your Child To Work Day and we kick off the Navy Yard Lecture Series!

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Tenants

March 23, 2019

Challenging the Next Generation of Skilled Workers

On Saturday, March 23, the American Welding Society (AWS) and Rhoads Industries (Rhoads) hosted students from high schools across the five-county Philadelphia region to compete in a shielded metal arch weld (SMAW) competition at the Navy Yard. 

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History

March 6, 2019

Loretta Walsh: First Woman to Enlist in the U.S. Navy

Today, there are more than 62,000 women serving in the U.S. Navy. On March 17, 1917, Loretta Perfectus Walsh was the women that started it all — she was the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy, the first woman to reach the rank of Chief Petty Officer, and the first woman to serve in a

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Events

March 5, 2019

Philly’s Favorite Food Trucks Return To The Marine Parade Grounds

Mark Your Calendars; Lunch Truck Lineup makes a return!

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Events

March 1, 2019

15+ Events To Enjoy At The Navy Yard This March

March welcomes more opportunities to explore and discover the Navy Yard! This month, mark your calendars for the return of #LunchTruckLineup, stop by the Chapel for an event or two, be the judge at Bar Amis’s Cage Match with Han Dynasty, and stag a ticket to the Headshot Happy Hour!

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History

February 8, 2019

Naval Foundry Celebrates 100 Years; Now Doubling Workforce

Built in 1918 during the twilight of World War I, the original foundry building operated as part of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard until 1995. The foundry still operates from that same building today, and forms the heart of what is now a 100 year old institution. 

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Events

February 1, 2019

15+ Navy Yard Events To Fall In Love With This February

February welcomes more opportunities to explore and discover the Navy Yard! This month, stop by the Chapel for a lecture or two, be the judge at Bar Amis’s Cage Match with Le Virtu, and Drink & Draw with Miriam Singer and AIGA Philadelphia!

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Awards

January 25, 2019

PIDC SVP Prema Gupta Receives CREW Award

Prema Gupta, PIDC’s Senior Vice President of Navy Yard Planning and Real Estate Development, was recognized by CREW Philadelphia as one of 20 Women Changing the Philadelphia Landscape.

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Community

January 15, 2019

The Navy Yard Adopts Local Philadelphia Public School

Being part of the Navy Yard  community includes access to a diverse business community that offers opportunities not just for business growth, but also initiatives to foster civic and corporate engagement in the community. Representatives from Navy Yard businesses and employees meet quarterly as the Navy Yard Engagement Committee to discuss and plan community events

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Amenities

January 4, 2019

101 Ways Navy Yard Visitors Discovered the Yard in 2018!

From Sea Monsters to Naval Ships, Sunsets and Office Life, there is always something to discover at the Navy Yard. Check out 101 ways Navy Yard Visitors Discovered the Yard in 2018!

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Events

January 1, 2019

15+ Events & Deals to Enjoy at the Navy Yard this January!

The New Year brings more opportunities to explore and discover the Navy Yard! This month, join volunteers from the Navy Yard for an MLK Day of Service on Columbus Boulevard and take advance of the exclusive deals & discounts our community partners have to offer!

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