Parker to discuss proposed Sixers arena at public meeting
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will discuss details for the proposed 76ers arena in Center City one week after she endorsed the controversial $1.55 billion project.
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will discuss details for the proposed 76ers arena in Center City one week after she endorsed the controversial $1.55 billion project.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is expected to share more about 76 Place, the proposed new 76ers arena in Center City next to Chinatown, in a news conference on Wednesday. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo, who is tracking Helene - the storm is expected to intensify into a hurricane and make landfall in Florida Thursday.
The Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinatown took on a special significance this year as the community fights the development of a controversial arena.
New Jersey leaders say they're committed to remaining a viable option should the Center City deal fall through, just days after Mayor Cherelle Parker said she reached an agreement with the Sixers.
New Jersey leaders say they're committed to remaining a viable option should the Center City deal fall through, just days after Mayor Cherelle Parker said she reached an agreement with the Sixers.
Eagles legend Jason Kelce said he hates the idea of the Philadelphia 76ers having an arena in Center City.
Cherelle Parker says an agreement has been reached with the Sixers on the proposed Center City arena, one week after hosting a town hall for the controversial project.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is endorsing the 76ers' plans to build a new arena in Center City and has reached an agreement to keep the team in Philadelphia. The news comes one week after hosting a town hall for the controversial project that would impact Chinatown.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority released a rendering of what a Sixers arena in Camden could look like.
New Jersey officials want the Sixers to come, and an independent state agency leading the project released a rendering Thursday of what an arena could look like on the Camden waterfront.
Wednesday night was the first time Mayor Cherelle Parker publicly addressed the 76ers' proposed arena with community members since taking office earlier this year.
The Save Chinatown Coalition held a march and a rally against the proposed new 76ers arena, 76 Place, on Saturday.
The Sixers, who currently play at Wells Fargo Center in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, have proposed building an arena in Center City next to Chinatown - in an area bounded by Market, Filbert, 10th and 11th streets.
As the 76ers consider New Jersey's offer to build an arena in Camden, people who live near the proposed site have mixed feelings.
Camden residents have mixed feelings about the Philadelphia 76ers potentially moving across the river and building a new arena in the city.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke out for the first time since New Jersey offered the Sixers to build an arena in Camden.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke out Wednesday for the first time since New Jersey offered the Sixers a deal to move across the river.
An independent report examined the effects the proposed new arena for the 76ers, 76 Place, could have on parking and traffic in Philadelphia.
The proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City could indirectly displace businesses and residents from Chinatown, a new report says.
A decision about the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena in Market East could come this fall, Councilmember Squilla said.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's office released four independent reports detailing the possible impact of the proposed 76ers arena in Center City. The arena could hurt Chinatown's small businesses, the report says.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
Members of the NAACP Philly branch said the proposed arena by the 76ers would benefit members of the Black community in the city, especially when it comes to jobs.
The Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP says its supports the proposed 76 Place arena plan in Center City bordering Chinatown. In an event Tuesday members of the chapter spoke about how the project can benefit Philadelphia's Black community, especially when it comes to jobs.
It's been nearly a year since the Philadelphia commissioned studies looking into the economic impact of the proposed 76 Place at Market East. Where are the numbers?
A home to Quakers in Pennsylvania's colonial era and a headquarters during the Revolutionary War is open to visitors at Montgomery County's Historic Hope Lodge.
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Crews are on the 1800 block of Brunner Street in Nicetown where a home has collapsed.
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Crews are on the 1800 block of Brunner Street in Nicetown where a home has collapsed.
A home to Quakers in Pennsylvania's colonial era and a headquarters during the Revolutionary War is open to visitors at Montgomery County's Historic Hope Lodge.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
While we're all ready to celebrate moms on Sunday, let's not forget the dog moms on Saturday!
Congressional Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers "through intermediaries, financial contributions, or other forms of influence."
A home to Quakers in Pennsylvania's colonial era and a headquarters during the Revolutionary War is open to visitors at Montgomery County's Historic Hope Lodge.
Crews are on the 1800 block of Brunner Street in Nicetown where a home has collapsed.
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Heavy flames scorched a wooded area in Hamilton Township on Tuesday and threatened a half dozen homes.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
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Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
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FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
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SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning, Adolis García homered and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Athletics 6-3.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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A fast-moving but relatively weak system moves through overnight Thursday with some isolated shower chances, nothing major. The next big chance of rain is on Saturday, but Mother's Day on Sunday looks great, at least during the morning and afternoon. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.