A newly minted group of life science professionals completed the Biomedical Technician Training Program: Aseptic Technician training and received certificates of completion during a ceremony in the Iovance Biotherapeutics iCTC (Cell Therapy Center) at the Navy Yard March 22. After 24 weeks of dedicated work, 12 Philadelphians officially completed the training that prepared them for
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Navy Yard Events & Programming Schedule – April 2024
There is always something fun and exciting happening at the Navy Yard. April 2024 Schedule (See the Monthly Events Email) Starting April 2 – Lunch Truck Lineup: Lunch Truck Lineup is back on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. We have some of your favorite trucks on the schedule and have added
Newest Navy Yard Skills Initiative Life Sciences Cohort Visits Navy Yard
Participants of the newest Navy Yard Skills Initiative Biomedical Technician Training Program cohort with VintaBio, Inc. visited the Navy Yard for an orientation March 27. The purpose of the visit allowed program participants to get a better understanding of their training program with VintaBio and familiarize themselves with the Navy Yard campus. The visit included
International Business Leaders Visit Navy Yard
A group of trade and investment representatives from more than 20 different countries wrapped up a statewide tour across Pennsylvania with a visit to the Navy Yard on March 22. The statewide tour was done in a partnership with The Philadelphia Department of Commerce and Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s Office of International
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
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,
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
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
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
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