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.
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
Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
The stunning reversal comes as a relief to critics of the plan to put a $1.3 billion arena near City Hall at the edge of Chinatown. Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday called the proposal “a win, win, win,
Mayor Cherelle Parker looks ahead to agenda of city improvements ahead of Trump's 2nd term
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is in her second year in office with an agenda to improve quality of life across the city. And, the new year is bringing change to the political landscape with Donald Trump assuming the role of president in two weeks.
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 through over the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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Mayor on Sixers staying in South Philly: 'Nothing we did is going to be in vain'
Surrounded by an all-star team of business leaders and stakeholders, an excited Mayor Cherelle Parker told reporters Monday ...
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Former Philly judge announces run for district attorney, setting up likely Democratic primary challenge
Former Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan announced Tuesday that he will run for district attorney, setting up a likely ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker knows her way around Harrisburg. She has some requests for the new legislative session.
It may have been only the first day for lawmakers in Harrisburg, but Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker came to the state ...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Speaks on Sixers Arena Decision
On Sunday afternoon, shocking news broke regarding the Philadelphia 76ers and their new venue. Weeks after getting city ...
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Josh Harris Explains Sixers Pivot while Atlanta's Battery Gets Frequent Mentions in Joint Arena Press Conference
Mayor Cherelle Parker teamed up with the Sixers and Comcast for a Monday press conference announcing the new South Philly ...
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.