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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

May 19, 2025

South Broad Street to Receive Multimodal Improvements with Support from DCED Grant 

PIDC (on behalf of Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development) has been awarded $231,000 through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) for enhancements at the Navy Yard.   The grant will support design and engineering for the South Broad Street Multimodal Improvement Project. The project’s goal is to redesign

April 22, 2025

The Navy Yard is the Largest LEED Neighborhood in the US!

The Navy Yard has an exciting announcement for Earth Day: we are now the largest LEED Neighborhood Development in the country! LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, certification recognizes resiliency in building and construction. LEED certification means a building or project has met robust criteria for environmental performance, occupant health, and resource efficiency.

August 8, 2024

Join Us for Our Second Annual Free Navy Yard Night Festival

Attendees can enjoy live music, delicious food, Swoop! prize opportunities, and more fun for all ages We’re excited to announce that the Navy Yard is bringing back its highly anticipated Night Festival on Thursday, September 12 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Crescent Park. This all-ages event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled

July 3, 2024

Navy Yard Events & Programming Schedule – July 2024

June is the perfect time to #discovertheyard. There is so much going on like our first-ever #NavyYardFamilyFest, free fitness classes, hive tours, learn how to make your own tea, classic theater showings, charity 5Ks, and MORE! Read our blog at for more information or visit navyyard.org/events to learn how you can participate.

June 28, 2024

Creative Mornings With Anne Ishii

In the Creative Mornings session held June 28 at the Navy Yard, Anne Ishii delivered an insightful discourse on the inherent importance she ascribes to each endeavor she undertakes. Her journey, which began in publishing and advertising, initially brought her happiness but left her searching for deeper fulfillment. After navigating roles at various startup companies

June 25, 2024

Support the Navy Yard Back-to-School Drive

The Navy Yard will be collecting school supplies to support two local elementary schools. F. Amedee Bregy Elementary School and D. Newlin Fell School are both K-8 elementary schools located in South Philadelphia. The collection will take place Tuesday, July 16 through Wednesday, August 21 with drop-off locations throughout the Navy Yard campus. Being part

June 13, 2024

Get to Know the Ladies Behind Our Urban Homestead-ish Programming

In 2016, Pamia Coleman received a box of seeds from her cousin, who had discovered it outside an abandoned business. Knowing Pamia’s desire to start a garden, her cousin urged her to take the seeds, which Pamia later shared with her friend Latiaynna Tabb. Wasting no time, that summer Pamia and Latiaynna co-founded Black Girls

June 6, 2024

Navy Yard Kicks Off Summer with First Ever Family Fest

Summer officially started with the inaugural Navy Yard Family Fest June 1. Thousands of kids, adults, and kids at heart came to the Navy Yard’s award-winning park – Central Green – for a fun-filled and unforgettable start to summer. Attendees were immersed in magical day of Navy Yard entertainment by sampling delicious food from the