Sixers abandon plans for Center City arena

David Adelman relentlessly touted the Sixers’ Center City arena. Now he says South Philly plans will create a ‘better fan experience.’
In June, Adelman emphasized that 76 Place leaders “love Philly” and “want to play a key role in the revitalization of Center City.” And in November 2023, Adelman, who is also the CEO of Campus Apartments and a part owner of the New Jersey Devils ...
A ‘win, win, win, win': Officials tout new arena plan over Center City project
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and officials from sports teams gathered to celebrate a partnership for a new arena in South Philly for the Sixers and Flyers instead of a $1.3 billion arena for Mar
Sources: Sixers abandon plan to build new Center City arena, will remain in South Philly
The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.
Report: Sixers to stay in South Philly, will not move to Center City
The Philadelphia 76ers appear to not be moving out of the South Philadelphia sports district, after all. After pushing for years to have an NBA-only arena in Center City, the Sixers have reportedly agreed to a deal with Comcast Spectator to stay in South Philly.
Sixers abandon Center City arena plan, will stay in South Philly, officials say
After years of planning and ongoing debate, the planners behind a proposal to bring a Sixers arena to Center City have backtracked. Instead, the team will get a new arena in South Philly, an official claimed.
With 76ers arena plans scrapped in Center City, Mayor Cherelle Parker says revitalization will 'start from scratch'
The team's deal with Comcast Spectacor in South Philly includes investments on East Market Street, but few details are known.
Philly's iconic Center City Macy's store to close
Philadelphia’s iconic Center City Macy’s store will close this year, the company announced on Thursday. The store -- located on 1300 Market Street -- is one of 66 Macy's stores that will close in 2025, a spokesperson from Macy's Inc. confirmed.
76ers keeping team in South Philly after plans fall through for Center City arena, sources say
Plans to build a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City have fallen through, and the team now plans to stay in South Philly, according to sources close to the negotiations.
Philadelphia Mayor Announces New Plan to Keep 76ers Arena in South Philadelphia, Pursue WNBA Team
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown
76ers, Flyers announce plans for new arena in South Philly, Adam Silver calls project 'great for Philadelphia'
The Philadelphia 76ers are staying in South Philadelphia in the latest -- and likely final -- twist in their quest to build a new arena. The Josh Harris-owned 76ers and the NHL's Flyers (owned by Comcast Spectacor) made an announcement Monday morning that the two teams will continue sharing a home in the South Philly Stadium Complex and will build a new arena slated to open by 2031 in a "50-50 joint venture.
Live: Philly mayor expected to react to Sixers' surprise Center City arena exit
After a surprise change of heart Sunday found planners behind a $1.3 billion new arena project for the Philadelphia 76ers throwing the project away, city officials are expected to discuss what happened and what comes next.
How NBA commissioner Adam Silver put an end to a billionaires’ feud and helped keep the Sixers in South Philly
Negotiations over a potential collaboration between the ownership of the 76ers and the Flyers accelerated during the holidays ...
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Macy’s to close Center City location, city officials paint optimistic future of Philly retail
Officials believe the mixed-use redevelopment will be ready before the Sixers arena opens down the street in 2031.
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125-year-old crown stolen from St. John the Evangelist church in Center City
The thief smashed a stained glass window, entered the building and swiped the crown from a statue of Mary, police say.
Mayor Cherelle Parker called the Sixers’ decision to stay in South Philly ‘a curveball.’ Some say she just whiffed.
Parker defended her advocacy for the Sixers arena Monday, saying she called the initial proposal historic and that “there is ...
Mayor Parker, city councilmembers to address city after deal to build Sixers arena in Market East fails
Mayor Cherelle Parker is set to make a "major announcement" after plans to build a new 76ers arena in Center City fell ...