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July 12, 2017

Mural Arts Philadelphia and PIDC Team Up for New Public Art Projects at the Navy Yard

Mural Arts Philadelphia and PIDC unveil new public art projects which begin an ongoing collaborative partnership at the Navy Yard. The Navy Yard has always been a place of innovation, production, and discovery, and now it’s also a site for creative experimentation and exploration through public art.

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Events

May 24, 2017

Open House for the New Penn State MBA Program at the Navy Yard

This August, Penn State Great Valley in Malvern launches its world-class, accredited MBA program at The Navy Yard. With two buildings located at The Navy Yard, Penn State will offer graduate and professional development programs designed for working professionals in Philadelphia. These courses are delivered in a flexible format with scholarship opportunities and in-state tuition

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Cool Jobs

May 24, 2017

PIDC Announces Three New Additions at the Navy Yard

With all the thriving activity at the Navy Yard, PIDC adds to its team to better enable our organization to bring the level of attention, skills, and guidance to important functions required to sustain the Navy Yard’s growth and momentum. We’re pleased to introduce you to Reed Lyons, Trevor Smith, and Leah Robinson. Read more

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Events

April 23, 2017

12th Annual Great Chefs Event Returns to the Navy Yard

On Tuesday, June 20, more than 40 of the best chefs, winemakers, brewers, and mixologists from across the country and around the world will convene at the Navy Yard, in Philadelphia, for the 12th Annual Great Chefs Event. The Great Chefs Event began in 2006 by partners Marc Vetri and Jeff Benjamin to benefit Alex’s

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Development Updates

March 10, 2017

The Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at the Navy Yard completes expansion

Excited to be a part of the exciting growth of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, the Courtyard Philadelphia South announces the completed expansion with a new neighboring building providing an additional 42 guest rooms. The addition will accommodate the visitor demand of the Navy Yard and Philadelphia’s major sports venues. Already the recipient of the TripAdvisor

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Development Updates

March 10, 2017

Jefferson Announces Plans for Expanded Services at the Navy Yard

Jefferson Health will offer expanded services at the Navy Yard, having signed a multi-year lease agreement with Liberty Property/Synterra, a joint venture of Liberty Property Trust and Synterra Partners, for additional space to open a 70,000-plus square-foot facility at 3 Crescent Drive by early to mid-2018.

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Development Updates

March 1, 2017

Adaptimmune Cuts Ribbon on U.S. Headquarters at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia

Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc. (Nasdaq: ADAP), a leader in T-cell therapy to treat cancer, today announced it will host a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning at 10:30am at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia to celebrate the opening of its newly constructed U.S. headquarters and base for clinical and manufacturing operations. Developed by Liberty Property Trust (NYSE:

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Events

November 2, 2016

Treats for Troops Care Packages

Navy Yard tenants: join Vincera Institute this holiday season by supporting a great organization called Treats for Troops. Treats for Troops was started by Freddie Klevan of Main Line Troop Support when he connected with a longtime friend in Iraq. Freddie asked how he could help the soldiers overseas fighting for our country. 

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Development Updates

October 6, 2016

Ribbon Cut on Third Laboratory Facility for WuXi AppTec at the Navy Yard

Liberty Property Trust and PIDC  joined WuXi AppTec, Inc., a global leader in pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, and medical devices, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to open their third facility at the Navy Yard.  This new 150,000 square foot facility which, when fully operational, has the potential to accommodate an additional 200 high tech manufacturing and support

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Amenities

August 5, 2016

New Federal Award to Expand Navy Yard Shuttle Service

PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, today announced it will expand its popular shuttle service at the Navy Yard, as a result of receiving funding from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). The $416,280 award is part of the Competitive Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program that funds projects to improve air quality

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Amenities

July 13, 2016

Central Green Receives Three Prestigious Development and Design Awards

Liberty Property Trust and Synterra Partners (Liberty/Synterra) and PIDC today announced that Central Green, the dynamic park located in the center of The Navy Yard, has been honored with three awards, just as Liberty/Synterra’s newest building overlooking the park, 1200 Intrepid Avenue, is scheduled to come online.

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Awards

July 7, 2016

Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard has Received a 2016 Certificate of Excellence award

Professional and welcoming staff. Close to Wells Fargo Center and The Navy Yard. Quiet, modern rooms. Comfortable and nice-looking common spaces. Good parking. Guests who have stayed at Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard have spoken, and the world’s largest travel site has taken notice of these glowing reviews that make planning a trip to The

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Events

April 28, 2016

The Navy Yard’s Spring Events Roundup

Spring has arrived in Philadelphia! The trees and flowers are in bloom, the sunshine is abundant, and birds are chirping outside. There are many great outdoor events to take advantage of at The Navy Yard, both during the day (take a break from work) or on evenings/weekends (to benefit charitable organizations). Here’s a short list; all events

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Energy

March 29, 2016

U.S. Department of Energy Selects The Navy Yard as a Location for Testing Micro-PMU Technology

PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, announced today that The Navy Yard has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the site for a study on new technology for advanced electrical distribution and controls. The study will focus on how to make local electric distribution systems more reliable and create additional capabilities

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Tenants

March 21, 2016

Liberty Property Trust Pre-Leases 26,000 Square Feet to PENN CAPITAL at 1200 Intrepid Ave

Liberty Property Trust, which owns and manages more than 12 million square feet of office, flex and industrial space in the Greater Philadelphia region, today announced it has pre-leased 26,000 square feet of office space at 1200 Intrepid Avenue to Penn Capital Management Company, Inc. (PENN CAPITAL). This summer the existing Liberty tenant will relocate

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