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Sixers to remain in South Philly, abandoning plans to build a Center City arena, officials say (www.inquirer.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by jeffw to c/philadelphia

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

HOLY SHIT! 👏

(laughing that I found this out on Lemmy first)

[–] MisterNeon 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Good! It was a stupid idea to kick out neighborhoods' worth of people for a new stadium.

[–] BradleyUffner 3 points 2 weeks ago

Not just kick them out, but also use their tax revenue to subsidize the construction.

[–] pdxfed 4 points 2 weeks ago

“I’m so livid right now I don’t even know what to do,” said Jimmy Harrity, an at-large member of City Council who supported the team’s move to East Market Street. “I feel as though I was used as a pawn.”

No need to be livid, Jimmy. Just fully accept that you were used as a pawn and next time don't be a corporate bitch and stand up for the public interest instead.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

It is good that they are staying where they are, but they should build something to fill the parking crater near the subway station.