Amenities
October 22, 2015
Navy Yard Employees: Please Complete the Broad Street Line Extension Survey!
If you work at The Navy Yard, we are requesting your assistance to complete this confidential Broad Street Line Extension Commuter Survey. We want your input whether you drive, take public transit, bike, carpool, walk, fly, teleport, or swim! This regional survey is being conducted in partnership with PennDOT, SEPTA, PIDC, and DVRPC to learn
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October 9, 2015
Adaptimmune Growth Leads to Long-Term Expansion Plans in Philadelphia at The Navy Yard
Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc. (“Adaptimmune” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the use of T-cell therapy to treat cancer, today announced plans to locate its U.S. headquarters and clinical operations in a newly developed facility to be constructed at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The 47,400 square foot facility, located at 351 Rouse
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September 15, 2015
The Navy Yard Prepares for the World Meeting of Families & Papal Visit
This is an important notice about the Papal visit and how it affects The Navy Yard. It is long but detailed, so please read it carefully and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. In short, The Navy Yard will remain OPEN to employees with your Navy Yard ID, and visitors on
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September 9, 2015
Axalta Coating Systems Will Locate New Global Innovation Center at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced today that its new Global Innovation Center will be located at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The 175,000 square foot facility will be home to Axalta’s global research, product development, and technology initiatives and partner with the Company’s other technology centers in the
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August 20, 2015
People Profile: Michael A. at the Broad Street Gate
With salutes for men and spirit fingers for women, Michael A. stands at attention as a security ambassador and welcomes Navy Yard employees and visitors through the Broad Street gate every morning with a big smile. We sat down with Michael to learn more about this lifelong Philadelphian and how his signature move came to be.
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July 16, 2015
Throwback Thursday: Lunchtime Specials
Workers at The Navy Yard didn’t always spend their lunch breaks walking around the Marines Grounds in pursuit of the perfect food truck or relaxing in a hammock at Central Green. During World War II, the Philadelphia Navy Yard Development Association boosted morale and production by organizing lunchtime entertainment. The Association created the Navy Yard Band
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June 30, 2015
Landmark Event Held at The Navy Yard Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Building at 1200 Intrepid Ave. and Opening of Central Green Park
Liberty Property Trust, which owns and manages more than 17 million square feet of office, flex and industrial space in the Greater Philadelphia region, together with its joint venture partner Synterra Partners, broke ground today on a 94,000 square foot office building, the first in Philadelphia to be designed by the world-renowned Bjarke Ingels Group.
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June 3, 2015
Results of the 2nd Annual Navy Yard 5k
Thank you to our Navy Yard community for an amazing Navy Yard 5k! The weather was perfect for more than 600 runners to run and walk the chip-timed 5k course down League Island Blvd and along the Delaware River. Results are now in for the 2nd annual Navy Yard 5k.
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June 2, 2015
Alstom partners with Penn State to establish Microgrid Center of Excellence at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia
Alstom, a leader in smart grid and innovative utility solutions, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The Pennsylvania State University to establish a global center of excellence for microgrids at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This center, the first of its kind, will help advance the development of microgrid technologies as part
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April 30, 2015
Liberty Property Trust Breaks Ground on New Flex Building for WuXi AppTec
Liberty Property Trust, which owns and manages more than 16 million square feet of office, flex and industrial space in the Greater Philadelphia region, broke ground today on its sixth flex building at The Navy Yard. When the building located at 4701 League Island Boulevard is complete in 2016, it will be the third facility
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April 28, 2015
Spring Events Roundup at The Navy Yard
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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April 23, 2015
Mercer Cafe at The Navy Yard Announces Grand Opening Date
In 2000, Tom Woltjen, Sr. and his wife Dina opened Mercer Café at 2619 Westmoreland Street in Port Richmond. Their children, Liza Bello and Thomas Woltjen, Jr., have grown the business, earning loyal customers with their dedication to gourmet comfort food adapted from family recipes. Expansion felt like the natural next step after 15 years
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April 13, 2015
The Navy Yard Welcomes: Trellist Marketing and Technology
The Navy Yard welcomes Trellist Marketing and Technology! Trellist is a professional services firm which opened its Navy Yard office last year as its second primary location in the region, located at Building 101 at 4747 S. Broad Street.
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April 7, 2015
Mayor Nutter Announces Lux Products Corporation has Relocated HQ to Philadelphia
Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced that Lux Products Corporation, an innovative HVAC controls company formerly based in New Jersey, has relocated its headquarters to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The company’s employees settled into their new Philadelphia location as of April 1st.
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March 30, 2015
The Navy Yard Welcomes: The Philadelphia Hand Center
The Navy Yard is thrilled to welcome The Philadelphia Hand Center! The company, with 17 locations around Philadelphia, its surrounding suburbs, and Southern Jersey, has been diagnosing, treating, repairing and managing the complete rehabilitation of injuries to the hand, wrist, elbow, arms and shoulder for over 40 years. The Philadelphia Hand Center is able to accommodate patients who prefer a non-Center
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