Mayor Cherelle Parker called the Sixers’ decision to stay in South Philly ‘a curveball.’ Some say she just whiffed.
When Mayor Cherelle L. Parker in September unveiled the terms of the agreement she reached with the 76ers to build a new arena in Center City, she vowed to go all out to help promote the project to the public and win City Council approval for it.
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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.
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 hotly debated plan with the 76ers and making way for a new one now that the arena is planned for South Philadelphia.
Mayor Parker calls deal to build new 76ers arena in South Philadelphia a "win" for city
Mayor Cherelle Parker said she supports plans to keep the Sixers basketball team in South Philadelphia, instead of building a new arena in Center City.
As Macy’s closes, the future of the Market East corridor has become a defining issue for Mayor Cherelle Parker
The fate of the long-struggling Market East commercial corridor is shaping up to be a defining issue of Parker's tenure.
In a Surprise, 76ers Say They Are Staying in South Philadelphia
The city had approved a plan for a new arena in a struggling part of downtown. But on Monday, the Sixers said a new venue would be built near their current one instead.
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Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philly and pursue WNBA team
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor, their current landlord, to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal with the city to move
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.
Mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
The team, whose ownership group is led by investor Josh Harris, said it had formed a 50-50 joint venture with Comcast to replace its arena in the South Philadelphia stadium district by 2031. Comcast will also take a minority stake in the team and work together on the WNBA bid, the parties said in a joint statement Monday.
Philadelphia Mayor Fumbles Eagles Playoff Chant in Hilarious Video Going Viral
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's botched Eagles chant has fans cringing ahead of the NFC Championship Game.
Philly mayor has cringe Eagles chant mistake before Commanders showdown
Cherelle Parker, the Mayor of Philadelphia, suffered from some brain freeze while leading an Eagles chant in frigid temps ahead of the NFC Championship.
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The Weekly Wrap: 76ers Drop Controversial Philly Stadium Plan
Connecticut’s Right to Counsel success is under threat, a tentative ceasefire is reached, and pre-Super Bowl sweeps.