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· Michelle De Pacina
Thousands rally against proposed 76ers arena in Philadelphia ahead of town hall
Opponents of the proposed 76ers arena in Center City Philadelphia rallied at City Hall on Saturday, voicing concerns about its potential negative impact on Chinatown. The rally: Organized by community groups like the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance (APIPA), 4,000…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia voters oppose new 76ers arena, politicians who support it
A recent poll released by the Save Chinatown Coalition shows that a majority of Philadelphia residents oppose the Sixers’ proposal to build a new $1.55 billion basketball arena in Center City near Chinatown. The 76ers arena, proposed in July 2022 to be ready by the 2031-32…
· Michelle De Pacina
NJ pushes to relocate 76ers arena amid Philadelphia Chinatown opposition
New Jersey officials are actively working to persuade the Philadelphia 76ers to relocate to Camden and build a new arena there as the team faces challenges with its proposed site in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. The team is optimistic about finalizing the deal this summer, aiming to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Developers of proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena submits updated proposal
Developers of the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena have submitted an updated proposal aiming to address community concerns. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
76ers arena near Philadelphia’s Chinatown could cost over $1 billion in lost tax revenue: study
A new analysis of the 76ers’ proposed arena near Philadelphia’s Chinatown warns that the construction and operation of the arena could lead to over $1 billion in lost tax revenue for the city and state. The analysis: The study, authored by Dr. Arthur Acolin, an economist and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Save Chinatown Coalition rallies to safeguard public funds from subsidizing 76ers arena
On the first day of the new City Council session, the Save Chinatown Coalition voiced their opposition to public funding for 76 Place during a press conference and rally in Philadelphia. The opposition: Dozens of people participated in the Thursday morning rally, where…
· Bryan Ke
Philadelphia 76ers arena developers reveal planned high-rise will have 20% ‘affordable housing’
The Philadelphia 76ers have revealed new renderings for their proposed arena, which include an adjacent high-rise meant to provide affordable housing. Key details: 76 Devcorp, the developer behind the project, released the renderings on Wednesday.
· Bryan Ke
Philadelphia 76ers announce new agreements for proposed $1.3 billion arena
The Philadelphia 76ers’ development team, 76 Devcorp, recently announced the new agreements it plans to make with Philadelphia on its proposed $1.3 billion arena. What you should know: The proposal for the Sixers’ arena, 76 Place at Market East, which was announced in July last…
· Bryan Ke
Philadelphia Chinatown community casts doubt on arena impact studies to be paid for by 76ers
Philadelphia Chinatown community leaders and critics are speaking out against the 76ers’ recent announcement that it will cover a series of impact studies in the neighborhood for its planned $1.3 billion arena. Key details: The developers of the planned Sixers arena will…
· Carl Samson
Philadelphia to conduct independent study of planned 76ers arena amid Chinatown opposition
Philadelphia city officials will conduct an independent study that investigates the impact, opportunities and challenges posed by the planned 76ers arena. The project, set for construction on the 1000 block of Market Street, has drawn backlash from community members in nearby…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philly Chinatown group launches ‘No More Wrecking Balls’ music video to oppose 76ers’ arena plan
The No Arena in Chinatown Solidarity (NACS) group has launched a “No More Wrecking Balls” music video to encourage public opposition to the proposed Philadelphia 76ers’ arena plan. NACS dropped the community-produced parody music video on Wednesday, which features around 40…
· Michelle De Pacina
Major Chinatown organization announces opposition to Philadelphia 76ers’ arena plan
The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) announced its formal opposition to the 76ers’s proposed arena near the city’s Chinatown. On Thursday, the major business-leadership organization said “the arena deeply imperils the future of Chinatown,” according to The…
· Michelle De Pacina
Students protest 76ers’ arena plan in Philadelphia’s Chinatown
A group of students gathered last week to protest against the proposed Philadelphia 76ers’ arena plan. On March 3, the Students for the Preservation of Chinatown (SPOC) took to 36th and Walnut Streets to demand the removal of real estate developer David Adelman and Sixers…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia community creates ‘Wrecking Ball’ music video parody to oppose 76ers’ arena plan
The “No Arena in Chinatown Solidarity (NACS)” affinity group gathered over the weekend to create a music video to encourage public opposition to the proposed Philadelphia 76ers’ arena plan. Around 40 community members and supporters of Philadelphia’s Chinatown carried signs and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia Chinatown organizations announce coalition opposing 76ers arena
Before you read: Sixers’ $1.3 billion arena proposal gets fierce pushback from Philadelphia Chinatown community Coalition warns Philadelphia 76ers’ new arena plan could spell ‘the demise of Chinatown’ Philadelphia community protests construction of 76ers stadium near city’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
Coalition warns Philadelphia 76ers’ new arena plan could spell ‘the demise of Chinatown’
A Sixers arena will be built at the nearby Philadelphia Fashion District at 10th and Market Streets in Chinatown and is scheduled to open in 2030. In light of the new plan, four broad-based Chinatown groups have united to create a committee that is dedicated to reviewing how the…
· Bryan Ke
Philadelphia community protests construction of 76ers stadium near city’s Chinatown
Community members and leaders are gearing up to oppose the construction of a Philadelphia 76ers stadium in Center City, a few steps away from Philadelphia’s Chinatown. The proposed $1.3 billion project, which would occupy 10th and Market Streets, was met with strong opposition…
· Ryan General
Chinese prospect Yongxi Cui shines in NBA Summer League debut
Yongxi “Jacky” Cui, who attended the NBA Global Academy in Australia before joining the Chinese Basketball Association, made his debut at the NBA Summer League for the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 21-year-old guard showed off his…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia’s ‘Chinatown Stitch’ project gets $158 million federal grant
“The Chinatown Stitch” project is receiving a $158 million federal grant to reunite the long-divided Chinatown neighborhood in Philadelphia. The grant: On Monday, Pennsylvania Democratic politicians, including U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans, along…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia to reunite Chinatown with ‘Chinatown Stitch’ project
City officials in Philadelphia are planning to reunite the long-divided Chinatown neighborhood by implementing “The Chinatown Stitch” project. About the project: On Tuesday, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s office along with the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation…