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In Chinatown, joy and relief as Sixers abandon plan to build an arena on the neighborhood’s southern edge
A Chinatown community that believed its ruination lay in the planned construction of a new Sixers arena rejoiced on Sunday as the team abandoned its efforts to build on the neighborhood’s ...
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Philly’s Chinatown has a rich tradition of activism – the Sixers arena fight was just one of many to preserve the neighborhood
While the reason for the Sixers’ sudden decision to scrap the Market East arena plan remains unclear, the announcement in January 2025 came as a relief to Chinatown community members who felt ...
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Philly’s Chinatown has a rich tradition of activism – the Sixers arena fight was just one of many to preserve the neighborhood
Chinatown’s rich tradition of activism was on full display for the past two and half years, as residents and allies fiercely opposed the Philadelphia 76ers’ plans to build a basketball arena ...