Navy Yard Blog

Energy

October 31, 2014

Alstom receives $1.2M DOE funding to advance Philadelphia microgrid project

Alstom has been awarded $1.2M by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to improve grid resiliency through the advancement of microgrid technology. Alstom will research and design a community microgrid system in partnership with the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), which provides water, wastewater and storm water services for greater Philadelphia, and PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic

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Tenants

October 22, 2014

NXTsports, LLC Announces Move to The Navy Yard

NXTsports LLC, a Philadelphia-based youth sports company focused on creating innovative sports education programs and executing industry-leading sports events, today announced plans to move its headquarters to a 7,000-square-foot office space at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia on January 1, 2015. 

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Tenants

September 25, 2014

The Navy Yard Welcomes: Dr. Alexander Poor, MD

The Navy Yard and Vincera Institute are pleased to welcome Alexander Poor, MD to the Vincera Institute’s physicians’ clinic. Dr. Poor specializes in minimally invasive surgery, and treatment for hernias and other related conditions. Dr. Poor earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency in General Surgery under Dr. William Meyers at Drexel

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History

June 19, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Marine Parade Grounds

Running alongside Broad Street and adjacent to Buildings 100 and 101 is the 8-acre, grassy Marine Parade Grounds, which holds an interesting piece of Naval history. Many historians say that the Marine Parade Grounds is the birthplace of naval aviation.

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Events

June 3, 2014

Summer Events: The Navy Yard 5k, Outdoor Yoga, and more!

The warm and sunny summer days descending on Philadelphia push the memories of the long and tough winter into the back of our minds. With the nice weather, The Navy Yard urges employees to get out and have fun with a variety of events in the coming months as part of #TNYsummer!

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Events

May 29, 2014

Recap: the 8th Annual Navy Yard Executives’ Breakfast

On May 1st, the leaders from the diverse mix of companies at The Navy Yard gathered to network and hear about ongoing development projects and exciting accomplishments at The Navy Yard for the 8th Annual Executives’ Breakfast.

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Tenants

May 27, 2014

The Navy Yard Welcomes: Ecosave

The Navy Yard is thrilled to welcome Ecosave and its U.S. headquarters to The Navy Yard. One of the reasons this innovative energy company chose The Navy Yard was because it sees the community as having the potential to be the Silicon Valley for smart energy, with endless opportunities for growth and collaboration! 

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Events

May 27, 2014

Tickets Available for the 9th Annual Great Chefs Event at The Navy Yard

The 9th annual Great Chefs Event, benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Navy Yard tenant Vetri Foundation for Children, will be held in the evening on June 10, 2014 at The Navy Yard! The event is hosted by Urban Outfitters, Inc. in Building 543. This spectacular celebration will showcase four dozen top chefs from throughout the U.S. and

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Tenants

May 21, 2014

The Navy Yard Welcomes: Clinigen Group

The Clinigen Group is a fast-growing specialty global pharmaceuticals and services business, dedicated to serving patients, the medical community and the healthcare industry to supply critical life saving treatment.

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Tenants

May 16, 2014

The Navy Yard Welcomes: Chiropractor Dr. Marc Legere

Dr. Marc Legere, official Chiropractor for the Philadelphia Phillies, is now seeing patients at Vincera Institute at 1200 Constitution Ave. Dr. Legere is an internationally acclaimed physician who is most noted for his development of a treatment method called PATCH Technique.

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Amenities

May 16, 2014

Grand Opening for League Island Park

To celebrate LOVE Your Park week, a collaborative partnership between the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy, The Navy Yard held a grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest park on Thursday, May 15, 2014.

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Events

May 5, 2014

3D Printing Comes to The Navy Yard

This month’s Tenant Spotlight features DVIRC at The Navy Yard, located at Building 100 Innovation Center, 4801 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.  Advanced manufacturers can learn more about Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)! DVIRC, with support from NextFab, will offer technical training classes at DVIRC’s Navy Yard office during May and June.

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Development Updates

April 28, 2014

Liberty Property Trust & Synterra Partners Break Ground on a Fully Pre-Leased Flex Building in The Navy Yard Commerce Center

Liberty Property Trust, which owns and manages more than 16 million square feet of office, flex and industrial space in the Greater Philadelphia region, together with its joint venture partner Synterra Partners, broke ground on its third Class A flex building in The Navy Yard Commerce Center (and its fifth flex building at The Navy

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Events

April 10, 2014

Cycling Criterium returns to The Navy Yard

Guest post by Tri-State Velo. Tri-State Velo will be hosting its Philadelphia Navy Yard Criterium on Saturday, April 19th, offering a great opportunity for new and experienced cyclists to race in the wonderful city of Philadelphia. The club is very excited to be returning for the 4th consecutive year to the picturesque Navy Yard!

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Events

April 1, 2014

Party on a Ship! food and music festival is coming to The Navy Yard

Update on 4/1/14 at 2:00pm: Happy April Fools’ Day! We are beyond excited to announce “Party on a Ship!” POAS! for short, is the first event of its kind in the nation. POAS! is an all-day food truck festival, followed by an evening concert series with an all-star music lineup. We’re still adding to the

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