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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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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March 13, 2018
Meet the Team: Joe Goldschmidt
The Navy Yard’s property management team, CBRE, is charged with bringing a high level of attention, service, and direction to important operations required to sustain the Navy Yard’s momentum. A vital member of that team is Joe Goldschmidt, CBRE’s Operations Manager for the Navy Yard.
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March 1, 2018
Six Navy Yard Events You Don’t Want To Miss in March!
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, and performances.
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January 30, 2018
Navy Yard Running Club: Member Highlight
The Navy Yard Running Club (NYRC) is a diverse group of people who meet once a week for a run around the Navy Yard. The running club welcomes runners of all levels, and is made up of a mix of Navy Yard employees, neighbors from South Philly, and beyond! NYRC is full of participants like
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January 30, 2018
Ameresco & PIDC Celebrate Completion of 6 MW Natural Gas-fired Peaking Plant Project at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia
Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, and PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation and master developer of the Navy Yard, today announced the final completion of the six megawatt (6 MW) natural gas-fired peaking plant at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, and that the plant is now operational. Earlier today, representatives
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