Sixers Arena
Sixers arena saga: 76 Devcorp pumps the brakes on City Council approval deadline
A timeline of everything that’s happened so far regarding 76 Place.
1 year ago
The Sixers arena saga: A timeline of everything that’s happened so far
76 Devcorp is hosting public Zoom webinars this month, featuring video presentations and a highly moderated Q&A.
1 year ago
‘Do the right thing’: Opponents of Sixers arena urge Squilla to stand with them
The call comes a year after the Sixers announced its proposal for the $1.3 billion project on Market Street.
1 year ago
Thousands march and dance through Philly to protest the Sixers arena, chanting ‘Hands off Chinatown’
“It’s this generation’s turn to push back,” one demonstrator said.
2 years ago
New renderings provide more detailed look at Sixers arena proposal for Center City
The renderings come while the city is in the process of evaluating the impact of 76 Place.
2 years ago
Listen 1:53‘We deserve much better’: Critics oppose Philly’s plan for evaluating Sixers arena proposal
Experts supporting the Save Chinatown Coalition say the city is doing a disservice to its residents.
2 years ago
At a community meeting, organizers and residents also expressed worry about alleged connections between the 76ers and mayoral candidate Jeff Brown.
2 years ago
Influential Chinatown group says a new Sixers arena would ‘imperil’ the neighborhood
The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation is the latest group to formally oppose the $1.3 billion project.
2 years ago
Opinion: Why the proposed 76ers arena is a false solution to dead zone on Market East
The proposed 76ers arena threatens to repeat the years of misguided development that created the dead zone on Market Street, writes Akira Drake Rodriguez.
2 years ago
What do the Sixers owners own? A lot, with a downtown arena and NFL team on the wish list
A rundown of the extensive portfolio of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
2 years ago
Majority of Chinatown businesses fear Sixers arena would ‘destroy’ the neighborhood
A majority of business owners in Chinatown have signed a petition formally opposing the project, which would sit feet from the neighborhood.
2 years ago
Chinatown residents, supporters gather on Christmas to protest proposed 76ers arena
Dozens of Chinatown residents and supporters came out on Christmas to sing carols to protest against the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena.
2 years ago
Representatives from 76 Devcorp drew Ben Simmons levels of boos from the crowd.
2 years ago
New details emerge about Sixers’ proposal for new arena
The team behind the billion-dollar development led a media tour of the potential footprint of the arena on Friday afternoon.
2 years ago
The 76ers’ proposed arena could give Market East the lifeline it needs
The 76ers' proposed arena isn’t happening tomorrow — we have time to vet, analyze, and give careful consideration, argues former Philly Mayor Michael A. Nutter.
2 years ago