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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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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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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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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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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