Navy Yard Blog

History

May 23, 2018

75th Anniversary of the Commissioning of the USS New Jersey

On May 23, 1943, the USS New Jersey was commissioned into the United State Navy at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The New Jersey is the longest, fastest, most decorated battleship in U.S. history. The only ship to have served in World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf War. She was first commissioned

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Public Art

May 21, 2018

New look unveiled for Navy Yard Transit buses

Mural Arts Philadelphia and PIDC continue to unveil new public art at the Navy Yard, this time with Philadelphia-based artist Miriam Singer. Singer, a Philadelphia-based artist who frequently collaborates with Mural Arts, has created a new, colorful look for the Navy Yard. This design has been applied as an exterior wrap on the Navy Yard

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Development Updates

May 9, 2018

Funding approved to develop a new pedestrian and bicyclist sidepath to the Navy Yard

Governor Tom Wolf and PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards recently announced the approval of funding for 82 projects, including eight in Philadelphia, to improve transportation alternatives and enhance mobility and public accessibility across the commonwealth.

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Development Updates

May 8, 2018

Liberty Property Trust Announces Sale of Five Crescent Drive at the Philadelphia Navy Yard

MALVERN, Pa., May 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Property Trust (NYSE:LPT), today announced that it has sold Five Crescent Drive, a 207,779 square foot office building at the Philadelphia Navy Yard for $130.5 million. The LEED® Platinum property is currently leased to GSK. The property was purchased by an affiliate of Korea Investment Management

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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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Events

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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Events

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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Events

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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Events

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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Events

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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Events

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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Amenities

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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Events

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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Events

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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Events

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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