Community
March 22, 2024
Free Health & Wellness Programming to Begin in April
You spoke, and we listened! Last year’s health and wellness programming with Alchemy X was such a huge hit with our community that we are again partnering with them to bring back free and open-to-the-public fitness classes to the Navy Yard in 2024! At the Navy Yard, our goal is to promote physical and spiritual
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March 19, 2024
Celebrate the Homecoming of the Battleship New Jersey to the Navy Yard
As you may have heard, the historic Battleship New Jersey is temporarily leaving its home on the Camden Waterfront and is making its way to the Navy Yard for maintenance – its first in 32 years. This is a homecoming of sorts for the Battleship New Jersey as its construction began in the late 1930s,
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March 18, 2024
100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Receives French Legion of Honor Award at Navy Yard Chapel
A local veteran received recognition for his service during World War II in an award ceremony held at the Chapel of Four Chaplains at the Navy Yard on March 18. Benjamin Berry, a Willow Grove native, received the French Legion of Honor during a ceremony attended by his family, local veteran groups, and representatives from
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March 18, 2024
Building Community through Bird Watching at the Navy Yard
The Navy Yard is officially going the birds! Come down with your lunch and join BirdPhilly every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. at 13th and Admiral Peary Way to learn about the Navy Yard’s overwintering guests on the Delaware River! The Trip Leader will have a scope for easy viewing of ducks, so no binoculars are
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March 7, 2024
The Navy Yard Lunch Truck Lineup Returns April 2!
Mark your calendars and don’t sweat it if you forget to pack your lunch – The Navy Yard’s Lunch Truck Lineup is coming back!! Beginning, Tuesday, April 2, Philly’s favorite food trucks will be returning to the Navy Yard stuffed with foods from every corner of Philadelphia including Mexican influenced trucks, Mediterranean influenced trucks, Asian
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March 1, 2024
Navy Yard Events & Programming Schedule – March 2024
There is always something fun and exciting happening at the Navy Yard. March 2024 Schedule (See the Monthly Events Email) March 6 – Naval Foundry and Propeller Center Career Fair: The Naval Foundry & Propeller Center will be hosting a career fair at the Navy Yard. There are a variety of vacancies to fill! READ
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February 28, 2024
Upcoming Road Closure – League Island Blvd March 4-12
Beginning Monday, March 4 through Tuesday, March 12, the inbound lanes of League Island Boulevard are scheduled to be closed from Broad St – Intrepid Ave for underground utility work. The closure is expected to last seven business days and is expected to reopen on Wednesday, March 13. What to Expect 1. The inbound lanes
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February 23, 2024
Navy Yard AV Shuttle to Begin Operations February 27
Be the first to experience this exciting and emerging technology being piloted at the Navy Yard with the official start of the Navy Yard autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle service. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, the Navy Yard AV Shuttle will begin taking passengers around the Navy Yard campus. Navy Yard AV Shuttle
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February 8, 2024
Navy Yard Plan Highlight: Guiding Principles
Each facet of the 2022 Navy Yard Plan is guided by framework principles that were intentionally crafted to create a new standard of equitable development. The vision put forth in the 2022 Plan reflects the Navy Yard’s future as a place that is Inclusive & Welcoming, Connected & Multimodal, a Hub for Equitable Growth & Job Creation, Vibrant & Active, and Innovative & Resilient.
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February 6, 2024
Feasibility Study for Redevelopment of Building 611
Seeking to engage an experienced, capable, and qualified team to perform the feasibility study for the redevelopment of Building 611. PIDC is releasing this RFP to perform a feasibility study of bisecting and redeveloping Building 611 into a mixed-use, creative office space for small to large businesses. As envisioned in the 2022 Plan, bisecting the
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February 1, 2024
PIDC & Ensemble/Mosaic Host Retail Tenant Event
PIDC and Ensemble/Mosaic partnered to host a retail tenant outreach event at the Navy Yard on February 1. The event was held at Ensemble/Mosaic’s office in the heart of the Navy Yard. The goal of the event was to attract and engage with qualified tenants interested in leasing retail spaces in the emerging Navy Yard
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January 31, 2024
The Navy Yard Welcomes Delegation of Leaders from Europe
A delegation of more than 20 young leaders from countries across Europe visited the Navy Yard on January 30 as part of a larger visit to the U.S. through a State Department program to understand political, social, and economic issues in the U.S. During the visit, Navy Yard leadership briefed the group on the history
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January 30, 2024
Navy Yard Events & Programming Schedule – February 2024
There is always something fun and exciting happening at the Navy Yard. February 2024 Schedule Feb. 1 – Retail Tenant Outreach Event: PIDC and Ensemble/Mosaic are hosting a retail tenant outreach event at the Navy Yard. The goal of the event is to attract and engage with qualified tenants interested in leasing retail spaces in
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January 25, 2024
Sports Leagues Returning this Spring
The Navy Yard HeyDay Athletics Intramural League starts April 15! Get active, get social, leave it all on the field! And get your teams ready! To encourage our team spirit, we are offering a 20% discount to all team registrations. Leagues offered this year: – Kickball – Tuesdays 5:30-6:20 PM – Softball – Tuesdays 5:30
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January 16, 2024
Award-Winning Biotech Training Program to Begin Recruitment with New Employer Partner in Life Sciences
The Wistar Institute, West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, PIDC, and The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Announce VintaBio as New Employer Partner The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative and The Wistar Institute are collaborating once again with support from the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia to bring their award-winning
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