Five city councilmembers shared with CBS News Philadelphia how they found out about the new Sixers arena plans being scrapped and what lessons they've since learned.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating after a car slammed into a barber shop in South Philadelphia. It happened just before 4:30 p.m. Friday at 7th and Bigler streets. Chopper 6 was overhead after the vehicle slammed into the side of the business.
USS John F. Kennedy leaving Philadelphia
After all the controversy regarding a new arena in Center City, the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly staying in South Philadelphia. The Sixers have reportedly agreed to a deal with Comcast Spectacor to stay in the South Philadelphia sports district.
Chaotic scenes unfolded in broad daylight as police say a suspect led them on a chase through South Philadelphia in an attempt to evade arrest.
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown.
The Federal Maritime Commission had been reviewing allegations that Holt Logistics Corp. had abused its market power. Holt said it was "gratified" by the agency's decision to close the investigation.
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.
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown.
A person was caught on surveillance camera breaking into the Termini Brothers Bakery on Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia and stealing money from cash registers on Friday, Jan. 17.
We’ve got an opportunity to develop that whole South Philly area in a way that’s great for people to work and live and play and enjoy,” Shapiro said.
The Sixers successfully pushed to build a new arena in Center City. Now the controversial project is in the rearview after an about-face no one saw coming.