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Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
The stunning reversal comes as a relief to critics of the plan to put a $1.3 billion arena near City Hall at the edge of Chinatown. Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday called the proposal “a win, win, win,
New shared arena with Sixers, Flyers planned for South Philadelphia Sports Complex
A new shared arena for the 76ers and Flyers is coming to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex as part of a 50/50 partnership between Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the Sixers' ownership group.
The 76ers have struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to stay in South Philly and abandon plans for a Center City arena
The deal comes just weeks after a grueling legislative battle in which the Sixers convinced City Council to give it the green light to move to Center City.
Chinatown activists react to new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown.
Mayor Parker calls deal to build new 76ers arena in South Philadelphia a "win" for city
Mayor Cherelle Parker said she supports plans to keep the Sixers basketball team in South Philadelphia, instead of building a new arena in Center City.
Officials: Sixers abandon Center City arena plan, will stay in South Philly
After years of planning and ongoing debate, the planners behind the proposal to bring a Sixers arena to Center City Philadelphia have backtracked on the project. Instead, the team will stay in South Philly.
New Sixers arena plan for South Philly includes revitalized Market East, WNBA team bid
A sudden change of plans will keep the Sixers in South Philadelphia as city officials gathered Monday to praise the team's unexpected decision to abandon their Center City arena proposal to become part of a new partnership.
Sixers owners and Comcast Spectacor announce plan for new arena in South Philadelphia
The new arena will also be the home of the Philadelphia Flyers, and will host touring acts and special events.
Plans to build 76ers arena in Center City fall through, team to stay in South Philadelphia, sources say
Plans to build an arena for the Sixers in Center City have fallen through, and the team plans to stay in South Philadelphia, sources close to the negotiations say.
76ers back off Center City arena proposal, will stay in South Philadelphia: sources
In a shocking decision, sources say the Sixers have decided to abandon plans to build a new Sixers arena in Center City, opting to stay in South Philadelphia.
Chinatown’s restaurants mull what’s next with the Sixers arena no longer looming — while South Philly restaurateurs rejoice
In Chinatown and South Philadelphia, restaurateurs seem cautiously pleased with the news that the Sixers have scuttled their plan to build an arena in Chinatown and now intend to construct a new complex in South Philly.
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Retired SEPTA bus driver speaks out after man fatally struck in South Philly: 'That mirror is too large'
A retired SEPTA bus driver is speaking out about blind spots for buses after a couple was hit by one in South Philly on ...
How NBA commissioner Adam Silver put an end to a billionaires’ feud and helped keep the Sixers in South Philly
Negotiations over a potential collaboration between the ownership of the 76ers and the Flyers accelerated during the holidays ...
Philadelphia 76ers strike deal with Comcast, will remain in South Philadelphia: reports
After all the controversy regarding a new arena in Center City, the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly staying in South ...
Comcast and Harris Blitzer to build new NBA, NHL stadium in south Philadelphia
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment announced on Monday a joint venture with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in ...