76ers, South Philadelphia

Mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
The team, whose ownership group is led by investor Josh Harris, said it had formed a 50-50 joint venture with Comcast to replace its arena in the South Philadelphia stadium district by 2031. Comcast will also take a minority stake in the team and work together on the WNBA bid, the parties said in a joint statement Monday.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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
76ers pivot, reach deal to build new arena, stay in South Philadelphia
The Sixers had gotten approval for a controversial new arena Center City, on the border of Chinatown, but changed plans.
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.
As Center City arena dies, Sixers, Comcast, and City Hall say they will still revive Market East
The 76ers stunning reversal of their plans for a Center City basketball arena is another blow for East Market Street, one of Philadelphia’s beleaguered commercial corridors. Just three days before the 76ers news leaked,
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.
In a Surprise, 76ers Say They Are Staying in South Philadelphia
The city had approved a plan for a new arena in a struggling part of downtown. But on Monday, the Sixers said a new venue ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker said the city will ‘start from scratch’ on 76ers community benefits agreement
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said that the city will “start from scratch” on a new community benefits agreement, canceling the ...
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 ...
Comcast takes minority stake in the Sixers; to help build new arena in South Philly
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has taken a minority stake in the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team, according to a press release ...
How NBA commissioner Adam Silver put an end to a billionaires’ feud and helped keep the Sixers in South Philly
The deal that will keep the 76ers in South Philadelphia has its roots in Landover, Md. On the afternoon of Dec. 1, Sixers managing partner and co-owner Josh Harris, who is also managing partner of the ...