Coverage dated January 12, 2025

Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team

Headline from WHEC Rochester

The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown. The stunning news comes as a relief to critics of the plan to put a $1.3 billion arena between City Hall and Chinatown.

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WHEC Rochester
Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Jan 12, 2025
WHEC Rochester's feed description
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown. The stunning news comes as a relief to critics of the plan to put a $1.3 billion arena between City Hall and Chinatown.
PhillyVoice
76ers, Comcast Spectacor plan to open new South Philly arena by 2031 (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Jan 12, 2025
PhillyVoice's feed description
The 76ers ownership group and Comcast Spectacor plan to build a new arena for the Sixers and Flyers in South Philadelphia, the companies said Monday. Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment and Comcast Spectacor also will bid for a WNBA team.
6ABC Philadelphia
Sixers owners and Comcast Spectacor announce plan for new arena in South Philadelphia (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Jan 12, 2025
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description
The ownership group of the Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast Spectacor have officially announced their plan for a new arena in South Philly.

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