25th Anniversary
January 13, 2026
A Milestone Year: How Philadelphia Celebrated 25 Years of the Navy Yard
Twenty-five years ago, the future of the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard hung in the balance. After years of uncertainty, the Shipyard had officially shut its gates on September 26, 1996—bringing the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and leaving behind a vast, silent industrial landscape. But that changed when PIDC—Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation—acquired
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January 12, 2026
Shoutout to New & Expanding Companies
Welcome to the Neighborhood We’re excited to share some wonderful news and extend a warm welcome to the newest tenants and residents joining our neighborhood. As our community continues to grow, we’re proud to see new businesses and neighbors choosing to call our campus home. Welcome Our new tenants now occupy more than 10,000 square
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January 9, 2026
Navy Yard Transit Schedule Change
If you’ve taken a ride on the Navy Yard Transit lately, you’ve probably noticed a few exciting changes. Not only do we have a brand-new bus operator, Yankee Line, but our fleet also received a fresh new look to match. It truly feels like the start of a new chapter for the Navy Yard Shuttle.
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Press Releases
November 5, 2025
THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD LAUNCHES FOOD DRIVE TO SUPPORT LOCAL RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY SNAP BENEFIT LOSSES
MEDIA CONTACT: Tracy Buchholz Tracy@enroutemarketing.com,267-992-0808 PHILADELPHIA, PA | November 5, 2025 – The Philadelphia Navy Yard has launched a community food drive to support the more than 500,000 Philadelphians impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown and recent changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility. For the first time in the program’s history since
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Community
November 4, 2025
Campus Comes Together for Navy Yard 5k
The Navy Yard was alive with excitement as runners, walkers, and supporters gathered for this year’s Navy Yard 5K. Under clear blue skies and crisp fall air — the kind of weather every runner dreams of — hundreds of participants laced up and took to the course for a fun, fast, and community-filled afternoon. The
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Tenants
November 4, 2025
Orchestra Life Sciences Chooses the Navy Yard for New Global Headquarters
Welcome Orchestra Life Sciences to the Navy Yard! Orchestra is a rapidly growing technical consultancy that supports advanced therapy manufacturing that has relocated its global headquarters from Montreal to Philadelphia. The move marks an important milestone for Orchestra and reinforces the Navy Yard’s leadership as a hub for life sciences innovation, job creation, and workforce
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October 14, 2025
Support Camp Out For Hunger at The Navy Yard!
This October – November, the Navy Yard will be supporting Camp Out For Hunger by collecting canned food donations! At this time of year when many people experience food insecurity, the Navy Yard community comes together for a common cause. Local nonprofit Philabundance partners with WMMR’s Preston & Steve to end hunger for good and
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October 10, 2025
Reimagining South Broad Street: A Gateway to the Future of the Navy Yard
PIDC, on behalf of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, has selected KS Engineers (KSE) to lead the redesign of South Broad Street and the Navy Yard Main Gate, a vital gateway to one of Philadelphia’s economic powerhouses. The KSE team, based here in Philadelphia, brings together top local talent:
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25th Anniversary
September 29, 2025
From Base Closure to Economic Powerhouse: Philadelphia Navy Yard Marks 25 Years with New Documentary
PIDC, elected officials, and business and civic leaders gathered to recognize a quarter-century of job creation and economic impact at The Navy Yard as one of the nation’s most successful redevelopment projects enters its next chapter Note for Media: Photos of the event can be downloaded for publication HERE. The new documentary, Legacy & Horizon:
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25th Anniversary
September 12, 2025
The Navy Yard 25th Anniversary Documentary: Legacy & Horizon
For 25 years, the Philadelphia Navy Yard has been a story of resilience, vision, and partnership. Once a shuttered naval base facing an uncertain future, it has become one of the most ambitious urban redevelopments in the nation.Through this anniversary documentary series, we’ll trace the Navy Yard’s journey, from the despair of its closure to
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September 5, 2025
A New Chapter for the Navy Yard Shuttle: Partnership with Yankee Line
Starting October 1, Yankee Line will operate the Navy Yard Transit shuttle service, bringing their expertise and commitment to high-quality service to our campus. As the Navy Yard continues to expand, reliable and accessible transit options are more important than ever. Every day, Navy Yard Transit shuttle services connect approximately 1,300 riders on the Express
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Community
July 7, 2025
Witness History at the Screening of “Invisible Warriors” at the Navy Yard
During World War II, over 40,000 people worked at the Philadelphia naval yard, building and repairing ships as part of our nation’s war effort. Women were part of this vital workforce and were affectionately known as “Rosie the Riveters.” But some Rosies haven’t received the recognition they deserve: the African American women who served on
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Tenants
July 2, 2025
Welcome, Rothman Orthopaedics!
Welcome Rothman Orthopaedics to the Navy Yard! We are excited to add Rothman Orthopaedics, which offers bone and joint care, to our roster of healthcare companies on our campus. A global leader in the field of orthopedics, Rothman has been recognized among the nation’s best in orthopedic providers. The new office is located at 1
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25th Anniversary
June 24, 2025
25 Years, 25 Stops: Join the Official Navy Yard Scavenger Hunt
Happening Now Until July 24, 2025. Post Photos & Win the Eat, Play Stay Grand Prize! Ready, set, explore! This year, we’re marking 25 years of innovation, transformation, and economic impact at the Navy Yard, and you’re invited to join the celebration with a one-of-a-kind photo scavenger hunt! From historic ships and waterfront views to
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June 17, 2025
Job Growth, Progress, & Partnerships at the Navy Yard: PIDC’s 2024 Annual Review
PIDC, in collaboration with development partner Ensemble/Mosaic, took major steps in 2024 to advance its bold vision for the future of the Navy Yard. From breaking ground on new residential buildings, to welcoming new companies such as BioMerieux and Comcast, to celebrating major infrastructure upgrades, the year was filled with meaningful progress. Today, the Navy
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