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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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December 13, 2018
Wreaths Across America Makes a Stop at the Navy Yard
The Navy Yard proudly participated in a ceremony held during the Wreaths Across America convoy stop at the Chapel of Four Chaplains on December 13.
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December 10, 2018
Naval Foundry Turns 100 Years Old
100 years ago, the foundry at the heart of the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center was opened. Now from their home in the Navy Yard, they continue important contributions to our Nation’s defense.
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December 3, 2018
4th Floor Now Open of Jefferson Health at the Navy Yard!
Spanning four floors when all renovations are complete in 2019, Jefferson Health at the Navy Yard currently offers specialties that include Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Gastrointestinal, Nephrology, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Sleep Medicine, and much more! Soon, the facility will feature a full-service retail pharmacy, lab station, coffee bar and café, and walk-in telemedicine appointments.
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November 28, 2018
15+ Spectacular Navy Yard Events to Enjoy this December!
With miles of riverfront to explore, freshly planted trees to see, & 20 acres of world-class open space to discover, December rounds out 2018 with a free food truck pop-up, the first Cage Match series at Bar Amis, and a special offer for a Harlem Globetrotters Club Box Fundraiser for the Navy Yard’s newly adopted school,
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November 28, 2018
Philadelphia Navy Yard Receives Arboretum Status
PIDC & PHS announce today that the Navy Yard has received Level I arboretum accreditation from Arbnet. This accreditation complements and enhances the ongoing preservation and protection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and wildlife. The Navy Yard is only one of five arboretums in Philadelphia. The announcement was marked with a morning ceremonial tree planting at
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November 7, 2018
Axalta Opens World’s Largest Research & Development Center Dedicated to Coatings and Color at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia
Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today celebrated the official opening of its Global Innovation Center, the largest coatings research and development (R&D) center in the world, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The 175,000 square foot Global Innovation Center offers unparalleled specialty labs, as well as office space. It’s location in
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