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Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor, their current landlord, to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal with the city to move downtown.The stunning reversal comes as a relief to critics of the plan to put a $1.
Owners of 76ers and Flyers announce plans to build new arena in South Philadelphia
It is a head-spin development from the fight the 76ers have lodged over the last two years when it sought to build a new arena in Chinatown and close to the city’s center, and as it went to battle with Comcast,
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, Flyers announce plans for new arena in South Philly; Adam Silver calls project 'great for Philadelphia'
The Philadelphia 76ers are staying in South Philadelphia in the latest -- and likely final -- twist in their quest to build a new arena. The Josh Harris-owned 76ers and the NHL's Flyers (owned by Comcast Spectacor) made an announcement Monday morning that the two teams will continue sharing a home in the South Philly Stadium Complex and will build a new arena slated to open by 2031 in a "50-50 joint venture.
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.
76ers Won't Build $1.3B Center City Arena, Will Stay in South Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly scrapped a controversial plan to build a new arena in Center City, according to reports from the Associated
Philadelphia 76ers Managing Group Makes Major Arena Announcement
On Sunday, it was reported that the Philadelphia 76ers would no longer be moving forward with the downtown arena plan. Despite getting approval to begin working
Philadelphians support Sixers staying in South Philly, poll says
The Sixers' arena pivot may have been a "curveball," but it's a slam dunk for Philadelphians, per Axios' unofficial poll Tuesday. By the numbers: Nearly 87% of the 426 votes cast view the 76ers' decision to abandon its Center City project for an arena in South Philly as the best move for the city.
Poll: Is the Sixers' arena pivot good for Philadelphia?
Early last year, hundreds of Axios Philadelphia readers told us they favored Comcast Spectacor's plan to redevelop the South Philly sports complex over the Sixers' Center City arena plan. But much has happened since then.
76ers abandon plans for downtown arena, will stay near current location
The 76ers had received approval to build a Center City stadium but changed course and now will partner with Comcast on a new ...
Philadelphia 76ers reportedly reverse course, won't build contentious $1.3B downtown stadium
The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after ...
Philly Chinatown says new 76ers arena plans offers relief, but skepticism remains
A sudden reversal in plans to move the 76ers' arena to near Philadelphia’s Chinatown has left activists breathing a little ...
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With 76ers arena plans scrapped in Center City, Mayor Cherelle Parker says revitalization will 'start from scratch'
The team's deal with Comcast Spectacor in South Philly includes investments on East Market Street, but few details are known.
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Chinatown groups celebrate cancellation of 76ers arena deal
Even as they celebrate a win against 76 Place, those who opposed the controversial arena can't help but think the whole city ...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Speaks on Sixers Arena Decision
On Sunday afternoon, shocking news broke regarding the Philadelphia 76ers and their new venue. Weeks after getting city ...