The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.

Bart Blatstein, the founder and CEO of Tower Investments, is planning to bring the 17-screen movie theater that was shuttered in 2020, back to South Philadelphia,

A new arena for the Sixers and Flyers is coming to South Philadelphia in a 50/50 partnership with Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.

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.

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.

After having previously announced their intent to build a new $1.3 billion arena in Center City, the Sixers have abandoned those plans, according to Jake Blumgart and Sean Collins Walsh, who report that the team has reached a deal with Comcast Spectacor to remain in South Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown.

The City of Philadelphia announced possible road closures and parking restrictions due to the Commanders-Eagles NFC Championship game on Sunday.

The Sixers had gotten approval for a controversial new arena Center City, on the border of Chinatown, but changed plans.

The team will stay in South Philadelphia, despite recently scoring City Council approval that paved the way for a Center City development.

Sonny's Cocktail Joint, which was damaged by a fire in 2022, is back up and running on South Street, while Dim Sum Garden, which temporarily ceased operations at the end of the year to relocate, is opening in a new, larger location in Chinatown.