Development Updates
May 7, 2018
Construction Update: Langley Avenue Project
The $13.4 million PennDOT construction project to realign Langley Avenue is continuing as planned. With the spring season in full swing, the realignment of Langley Avenue has entered into its final stages of reconstruction.
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May 7, 2018
National Bring Your Child To Work Day
Emerged as an idea in the early 1990’s amid a national conversation about feminism, “Bring Your Child to Work Day” was originally called “Take Our Daughters to Work Day.” Founded in 1993 by Gloria Steinem and the Ms. Foundation for Women, “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” celebrates parents hosting their kids at their workplace to expand
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May 2, 2018
Navy Yard Spring Cleaning
Dating back to the 1800s, the biggest annual housecleaning took place in the spring after winters left homes coated with layers of soot and grime. Lamps lit with whale oil or kerosene, heated with coal and wood, left behind unimaginable messes. A proper cleaning required open windows to air out the soot out, which could only be done during warmer seasons.
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May 1, 2018
Circus-Themed Beer Fest Kicks off Philly Beer Week
Starfish Junction Productions, producer of the award-winning Philly Craft Beer Festival, selected as one of the “Top Ten Beer Festivals in America” by Forbes Traveler and awarded the “Top Ten Beer Festivals in U.S.” distinction by USA Today in 2017, brings back the circus-themed beer festival to The Navy Yard this summer. The biggest names
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May 1, 2018
10,000 Bulbs Planted at the Navy Yard
In preparation for spring and summer at the Navy Yard, we partnered with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) to plant 10,000 bulbs in the Broad Street meadow, Building 101, and along Admiral Peary Way. Each of the plantings offer a new visual stimulus along your commute to work, or your stroll along the riverfront.
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May 1, 2018
17+ Navy Yard Events You Don’t Want To Miss This May!
With miles of riverfront access and over 20 acres of world-class open space, we are home to over 50+ events, races, festivals, activities, and performances. This month welcomes the return of free outdoor yoga, the Broad Street Run, CreativeMornings, Bike to Work Day, and more. Visit Us!
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April 30, 2018
The Toyota Flyers Charity Classic — a city-wide event with a 5k through Navy Yard!
The Toyota Flyers Charity Classic is a city-wide event incorporating a 5k walk/run through the Philadelphia Navy Yard, a 10-mile family bike ride through the Navy Yard and FDR Park, and two bike rides – a 50K and a 100K – spanning the sights and sounds of Broad Street, through historic Valley Forge Park leading
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April 25, 2018
Bar Amigos: The Bar Amis Pop Up Leading Up To Cinco de Mayo!
Meet Bar Amigos: the Bar Amis alter ego for Cinco de Mayo, welcoming five days of Mexican inspired specials starting Monday, April 30 until Friday, May 4!
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April 20, 2018
Philly Pours at the Fretz Showroom in the Philadelphia Navy Yard!
Resources for Human Development welcomes BB & T as the presenting sponsor for Philly Pours, a unique event featuring elite beverages and grand cuisine served in the regal prototype kitchens at Fretz Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom.
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April 18, 2018
The Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show – A Must See Experience at the Navy Yard!
The Philadelphia Antiques Show was founded in 1966 to support the work of Penn Medicine, and this year’s association with the Philadelphia Museum of Art marks the beginning of a new era for an historic tradition. Held at the Navy Yard for three days this weekend, Philadelphians and visitors can explore exceptional works of art
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April 4, 2018
March For Babies at the Navy Yard
Thousands of families and local business leaders will join together on Sunday, April 15 at the Navy Yard for March for Babies, which bands communities together to fight for the health of all moms and babies.
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April 3, 2018
15-plus Navy Yard Events You Don’t Want to Miss in April!
A proud historic landmark of Philadelphia’s naval past, the Navy Yard is a thriving 1,200-acre waterfront neighborhood, considered to be the most successful redevelopment of a former military facility in the country. With miles of riverfront access and over 20 acres of world-class open space, we are home to over 50+ events, races, festivals, activities,
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March 29, 2018
Mercer Cafe at the Navy Yard Announces Expanded Hours and New Menu Services
Recently celebrating its two and a half year anniversary, Mercer Café at the Navy Yard just announced that it will begin to offer dinner service on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights, as well as adding a long awaited breakfast/brunch service on Saturday mornings. As always, diners are welcome to “BYOB,” or bring your own bottle.
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March 28, 2018
Construction Update: Langley Avenue Reconstruction Project
The $13.4 million PENNDOT construction project to realign Langley Avenue is continuing as planned. With the spring season in full swing, the realignment of Langley Avenue has entered into its final stages of reconstruction. The final phase will impact the City of Philadelphia-owned stretch of Broad Street just north of the Navy Yard gates.
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March 18, 2018
PIDC Announces Selection of Ben Franklin Technology Partners (Ben Franklin) as Investment Partner in New StartupPHL Seed Fund II
PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation and partner with the City of Philadelphia in the StartupPHL initiative, today announced Ben Franklin Technology Partners (Ben Franklin), a leading seed stage capital provider for the region’s technology sector, will be the new investment fund manager for StartupPHL Seed Fund II. With a target of $5 million and a focus on
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