Sixers abandon plans for Center City arena

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.
A ‘win, win, win, win': Officials tout new arena plan over Center City project
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and officials from sports teams gathered to celebrate a partnership for a new arena in South Philly for the Sixers and Flyers instead of a $1.3 billion arena for Mar
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.
Report: Sixers to stay in South Philly, will not move to Center City
The Philadelphia 76ers appear to not be moving out of the South Philadelphia sports district, after all. After pushing for years to have an NBA-only arena in Center City, the Sixers have reportedly agreed to a deal with Comcast Spectator to stay in South Philly.
Sixers drop plan for new arena in Center City and will stay in South Philadelphia: Sources
No official announcement has been made yet by either the Sixers, Comcast Spectacor or the City of Philadelphia. The Sixers currently play in the Wells Fargo Center and the team has expressed its desire to have a new arena ready for when its current lease expires in 2031.
Philadelphia Mayor Announces New Plan to Keep 76ers Arena in South Philadelphia, Pursue WNBA Team
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown
David Adelman relentlessly touted the Sixers’ Center City arena. Now he says South Philly plans will create a ‘better fan experience.’
David Adelman said 2024 was a good year for him, his businesses, and Philadelphia. And it sure seemed like it. During a sentimental New Year’s Eve post on X, the billionaire shared a video montage of his accomplishments including the plans for the 76ers’ Center City arena.
Sixers abandon plans for Center City arena: South Philly residents react
South Philly residents are sounding off after the Philadelphia 76ers announced they are abandoning the $1.3 billion plans to create an arena in Center City, moving the Sixers into a new arena in South Philly.
Live: Philly mayor expected to react to Sixers' surprise Center City arena exit
After a surprise change of heart Sunday found planners behind a $1.3 billion new arena project for the Philadelphia 76ers throwing the project away, city officials are expected to discuss what happened and what comes next.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said the city will ‘start from scratch’ on 76ers community benefits agreement
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Macy's in Center City to close, but officials express optimism about future of Market Street
The store on Market Street is one of 66 Macy's locations set to close their doors, the department store announced.
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