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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver helped broker a peace between the owners of the 76ers and Comcast.

Philadelphia Politics

How NBA commissioner Adam Silver put an end to a billionaires’ feud and helped keep the Sixers in South Philly

Negotiations over a potential collaboration between the ownership of the 76ers and the Flyers accelerated during the holidays after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver helped thaw relations.

Sean Collins Walsh and Alex Coffey

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker arrives for a news conference Monday regarding the Sixers' decision to not build a new arena in Center City.

Philadelphia Politics

Mayor Cherelle Parker called the Sixers’ decision to stay in South Philly ‘a curveball.’ Some say she just whiffed.

Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh

David Adelman with Philadelphia Sixers making statement. At left is mayor Parker, at right City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Josh Harris, Sixers owner. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker held a presser in the Mayors Reception Room, City Hall regarding the Sixers changing directions on controversial Center City arena, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Philadelphia Politics

David Adelman relentlessly touted the Sixers’ Center City arena. Now he says South Philly plans will create a ‘better fan experience.’

Fallon Roth

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker shakes hands with Sixers' co-owner David Adelman, with co-owner Josh Harris next to them. Parker held a news conference about the new Sixers arena plan on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Philadelphia Politics

Mayor Cherelle Parker said the city will ‘start from scratch’ on 76ers community benefits agreement

Aliya Schneider

Left: District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a news conference in 2022. Right: Former Judge Patrick Dugan attends a campaign event in 2023, when he unsuccessfully ran for Superior Court. He is now running for Philadelphia district attorney.

Philadelphia Politics

Former Philly Judge Patrick Dugan to announce he’s running for DA, likely setting up contest with Larry Krasner

Anna Orso

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