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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...
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 f...
Business
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: ...
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...
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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...
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...
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 ...
Culture
Philly Chinatown community sees no relent from developers of Sixers’ arena despite strong opposition
Michael Ha and his wife moved to Philadelphia’s Chinatown from New York City nearly 14 years ago in search of a business opportunity in Cent...
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James Harden fulfills promise to Michigan State shooting survivor John Hao
John Hao, one of the survivors of the Michigan State University shooting in February, watched on the sidelines as James Harden pulled off a ...
Jewish community stands in solidarity with Philadelphia Chinatown residents protesting arena plan
Before you read: Philadelphia community protests construction of 76ers stadium near city’s Chinatown Coalition warns Philadelphia 76ers’ new...
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Sixers’ $1.3 billion arena proposal gets fierce pushback from Philadelphia Chinatown community
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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 i...
Philadelphia
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 fro...
‘Dad of the Year’ Protects Son During Fight at NBA Game
An Asian man who swiftly took his son away from a courtside ruckus is being hailed as “Dad of the Year” on social media. The gesture, which ...
Carl Samson
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