Chinatown opposition to the arena declared "the fight is far from over" in a statement about Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's endorsement.

Mayor Cherelle Parker said she will present a legislative package to City Council for approval on a new 76ers arena to be developed in Center City.

The mayor has announced on social media that an agreement has been reached with the Philadelphia 76ers for an arena in Center City Philadelphia.

It worked. Or at least pushed the arena deal the 76ers wanted over the finish line. On Wednesday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced her office finalized an agreement to build an arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has announced the city has reached an agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers to keep the team in Philadelphia and build an arena in Center City.

Mohan Seshadri spent much of his day in meetings with people and groups who are worried about what the mayor's 76ers decision means for Chinatown.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says she’s about to greenlight a downtown arena for the 76ers, over the protest of residents in nearby Chinatown. The mayor made the surprise announcement on social media.