Philly mayor endorses Sixers’ arena proposal amid fierce Chinatown opposition

On Wednesday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker released a video on social media, endorsing the Sixers’ $1.55 billion proposal to build a n...

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...

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 affordabl...

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 propos...

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 ...

Seattle, Philadelphia Chinatowns among ‘America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places’

Philadelphia Chinatown and Seattle Chinatown-International District (CID) were listed among America’s “11 Most Endangered Historic Places” f...

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 planne...

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 Pre...