Aaron Moselle

The Sixers successfully pushed to build a new arena in Center City. Now the controversial project is in the rearview after an about-face no one saw coming.

The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.

The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.

The district protects apartment buildings in Mount Airy and Germantown constructed during WWI and WWII.

The controversial development is now on track to open in Center City in 2031.

SEPTA selected Ken Weinstein’s bid to renovate the stations as the authority faces a massive operating deficit.

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building.

The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.

The Sixers have not yet agreed to proposed amendments to a legislative package containing the approvals the team needs to build the $1.3 billion arena.

City Council is expected to take a preliminary vote on the arena next week. The team says it needs the body to approve development before the end of the year.

Lawmakers must vote enabling legislation out of committee by Dec. 12 to authorize the arena before the end of the year.

The West Philadelphia apartment building will be gutted and rehabbed. Residents were notified Tuesday that they will need to relocate.