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As Center City arena dies, Sixers, Comcast, and City Hall say they will still revive Market East
“HBSE and Comcast will also immediately focus on Market East, bringing together government officials and local stakeholders to develop a variety of options to revitalize a vital neighborhood in Center City where the 76ers had originally proposed locating the arena,” the release read.
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.
Philadelphia 76ers Abandon Center City Arena Plans
The Philadelphia 76ers have abandoned the plans to build a new stadium on Market Street, near Chinatown, and instead have negotiated with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia.
Watch live: Mayor Parker, city councilmembers to address city after deal to build Sixers arena in Market East fails
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is set to make a "major announcement" after plans to build a new 76ers arena in Center City fell through over the weekend.
Sixers arena: Fallout continues after Sixers abrupt about-face on Center City plans
Chinatown is claiming victory after the Philadelphia 76ers abruptly abandoned their plans for a brand-new arena in Market East.
Sixers Announce Plans for New Arena, WNBA Bid Day After Center City Arena Plans Nixed
Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers abandoned plans that would have brought a brand new arena to Center City in favor of a new deal with Comcast Spectator to keep the team's games in South Philadelphia. The move was praised by a building trade representative but slammed by a city councilman,
Gold crown stolen from Center City Philadelphia church, stained glass smashed, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating after someone stole a more than 120-year-old crown from a statue of Mary in a Center ...
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 ...
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 ...
Plans to build 76ers arena in Center City fall through, team to stay in South Philadelphia, sources say
Plans to build a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City have fallen through, and the team now plans to stay in ...
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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, ...
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Macy's in Center City Philadelphia to close | See list of 66 stores shutting down
The Macy's department store in Center City Philadelphia will be closing its doors for good, one of more than 60 locations ...
Temple University eyes UArts building as new home for Center City Philadelphia campus
Temple University leaders say the school placed a bid for UArts' Terra Hall, located at Broad and Walnut streets.
Where do the Sixers play? It won't be in Center City
The Philadelphia 76ers, one of the NBA's charter franchises, will stay in South Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center.
Sixers abandon Center City arena plan, will stay in South Philly, officials say
After years of planning and ongoing debate, the planners behind a proposal to bring a Sixers arena to Center City have ...
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Macy’s to close Center City location, city officials paint optimistic future of Philly retail
Officials believe the mixed-use redevelopment will be ready before the Sixers arena opens down the street in 2031.