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One year in, how has Mayor Parker done in achieving her goals?
When Mayor Cherelle Parker took office a little more than a year ago, she laid out a series of concrete goals and priorities, and asked residents to hold her accountable for acting on her commitments.
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 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.
Commanders (and 76ers) owner Josh Harris knows what awaits him in Philadelphia
The subplot involving Harris, Philadelphia and the 76ers is so twisted. But it shouldn't overshadow the main focus for Washington on Sunday.
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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. As part of a ...
Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown.
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 76ers to Remain in South Philadelphia, Announce Plans for New Arena
In a dramatic shift, the Philadelphia 76ers announced they will build their new arena adjacent to their current venue, scrapping downtown plans.
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'Curveball': It's Back To The Drawing Board For Market East As 76ers Pivot Away From Center City Arena
The Philadelphia 76ers explained their sudden decision to remain in South Philly during a press conference on Monday.
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.