Sixers abandon plans for Center City arena

As Center City arena dies, Sixers, Comcast, and City Hall say they will still revive Market East
The 76ers' stunning reversal on their plans for a Center City basketball arena is another blow for East Market Street, one of downtown Philadelphia’s most beleaguered commercial corridors. Just three days before the 76ers news leaked,
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.
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.
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.
Sixers Announce Plans for New Arena, WNBA Bid Day After Center City Arena Plans Nixed
Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers abandoned plans that would have brought a brand new arena to Center City in favor of a new deal with Comcast Spectator to keep the team's games in South Philadelphia. The move was praised by a building trade representative but slammed by a city councilman,
Councilmember on Sixers scrubbing plans for Center City arena: 'They owe the city an apology'
Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier said she believes the Sixers “owe the city an apology” after they suddenly ditched plans to build a new arena in Center City following years of contentious debate.
Plans to build 76ers arena in Center City fall through, team to stay in South Philadelphia, sources say
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Mayor Cherelle Parker said the city will ‘start from scratch’ on 76ers community benefits agreement
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said that the city will “start from scratch” on a new community benefits agreement, canceling the ...
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Macy's in Center City Philadelphia to close | See list of 66 stores shutting down
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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.
Center City Macy’s, located in iconic Wanamaker Building, will close in March
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