Philadelphia 76ers ditch plans to include apartment tower in arena proposal
A spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that the Philadelphia 76ers scrapped plans to build a $250 million apartment tower above their controversial proposed Center City arena.
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A spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that the Philadelphia 76ers scrapped plans to build a $250 million apartment tower above their controversial proposed Center City arena.
City Councilmember Mark Squilla said residents in Chinatown saw the apartments above the arena as a "middle finger" to the neighborhood.
The Sixers will be without Joel Embiid and Paul George for Wednesday's season opener vs. the Bucks because of knee injuries.
Sixers Jared McCain and Andre Drummond join Pat Gallen ahead of the team's season opener against the Bucks. Catch more episodes of Gallen of Questions every Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on PHILLY 57, streaming on CBS News Philadelphia and available on our YouTube channel.
The Sixers say Paul George suffered a bone bruise but has no structural damage after hyperextending his left knee Monday.
Paul George hyperextended his left knee in a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, the 76ers said.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not play the rest of the preseason as part of what the team calls left knee management.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey will not go down without a fight to bring the Philadelphia 76ers to Camden.
New Jersey leaders gave one of the Sixers' owners a tour of the site they hope to lure the team to Camden with a new arena.
Paul George ditched Los Angeles and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Former Sixers center Dikembe Mutombo, whom Daryl Morey called "an amazing human being," has died from brain cancer. He was 58.
76ers center Joel Embiid is hosting a party Friday in Nicetown. It's a night of basketball, food, and games at the "In Memory of Arthur" block party. The event is named in honor of Embiid's late brother who died in a car accident in 2014 at the age of 13.
During a meeting about the Sixers' proposed arena, Mayor Cherelle Parker revealed the city wants a WNBA franchise.
Philadelphia's Gayborhood delivered more than 1,200 petitions to City Hall on Thursday opposing the 76ers' plan.
The opposition from the Gayborhood comes after Mayor Cherelle Parker held a public meeting on Wednesday night where she shared more details about the project.
The deal would keep the Sixers in Philadelphia until at least 2061 and it's expected to generate $700 million in new tax revenues for the city and the School District of Philadelphia.
The 80-page agreement contains details about Philadelphia's economic plan, its commitment to Chinatown and more.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled more details on the 76ers' proposed arena in Center City on Wednesday night at a public meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is expected to share more about 76 Place, the proposed new 76ers arena in Center City next to Chinatown, in a news conference on Wednesday. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo, who is tracking Helene - the storm is expected to intensify into a hurricane and make landfall in Florida Thursday.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will discuss details for the proposed 76ers arena in Center City one week after she endorsed the controversial $1.55 billion project.
The Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinatown took on a special significance this year as the community fights the development of a controversial arena.
Joel Embiid is staying put in Philly. The big guy is getting big money from the Sixers. It's a 3-year contract extension worth $193 million keeping the seven-time NBA all-star with the Sixers through 2029. Fans sounded off on the big deal.
New Jersey leaders say they're committed to remaining a viable option should the Center City deal fall through, just days after Mayor Cherelle Parker said she reached an agreement with the Sixers.
New Jersey leaders say they're committed to remaining a viable option should the Center City deal fall through, just days after Mayor Cherelle Parker said she reached an agreement with the Sixers.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
If it were up to Darius Slay, "elite" Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Here's how to donate to the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon, supporting RMHC houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey.
The Poconos could get up to 8 inches of snow Thursday into Friday, and Philadelphia could see some flurries and rainy mix, along with bitter cold temps.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
If it were up to Darius Slay, "elite" Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Meet Marlene Graub and Sharon McCabe, two volunteers who make up the core of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
Philadelphia Police are looking for a gunman accused of shooting and killing a man inside a North Philadelphia pizza shop over a possible case of road rage.
Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, earning his 1,217th victory as No. 2 UConn beat Fairleigh Dickinson 85-41 on Wednesday night.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
A driver had to be extricated after his truck and a school bus crashed in Lower Moreland. At least one student had minor injuries.
If it were up to Darius Slay, "elite" Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
The proceeds from the event benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, a national veteran's organization supporting military members and their families.
Ryan Poehling scored the lone goal for the Flyers. Ivan Fedotov finished with 33 saves for Philadelphia.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned several acres in Hainesport, Burlington County is under investigation as a suspicious fire, New Jersey State Police announced Thursday.
The city is preparing to launch a pilot program adding a second trash day for areas south of Callowhill Street between the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. Residents can join a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. or an in-person meeting at 6:30 p.m. to learn more. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
It'll feel like winter with bitter wind chills and snow showers, likely even near Philadelphia Thursday night into Friday. We're expecting between 4 to 8 inches in the upper elevations of the Poconos, but a few flurries in the city aren't expected to stick.
The Birds take on the LA Rams Sunday night and some fans are heading out west now. Wakisha Bailey chats with a few fans at Philadelphia International Airport.
The Great Hall at our CBS Philadelphia studio is a happening place as the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon is underway! Jim Donovan introduces you to the directors of the three Ronald McDonald Houses of Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware so you can hear more about where your donation goes and how critical it is to the operation of these homes away from home for kids undergoing treatments for rare diseases.