Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers, also known as the Sixers, is a storied NBA franchise established in 1946. Originally the Syracuse Nationals, the team relocated to Philadelphia in 1963.
The Sixers have secured three NBA championships (1955, 1967, 1983) and have been home to legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, and Allen Iverson.
They play their home games at the Wells Fargo Center and are affiliated with the Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League.
Address: 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 339-7676
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Philadelphia’s Chinatown Community Seeing Demographic Shift As Asian Resident Share Decreases
As Philadelphia’s Chinatown continues to expand with new residents and businesses, the proportion of Asian residents has fallen, intensifying worries over gentrification and the displacement…
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Elkins Park Artist Depicts Entire Sixers Season Through Art
In Elkins Park, Lydia Hope Victor is blending Philly sports fandom with visual storytelling, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 22-year-old graphic designer…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Ten Best Sports Cities for Fans in the Country
Philadelphia ranked among the top ten cities in the nation that have the best vibes for sports fans, according to a recently released report by…
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Neumann Goretti Alum Starts New Chapter As Sophomore Transfer Basketball Player At BYU
Robert Wright III, who made a name for himself on the high school level at Neumann Goretti, is embarking on a new journey as a…
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Mayor Parker Launches New Task Force to Revitalize, Renew Struggling Market East Corridor
Mayor Cherelle Parker and her administration have announced the formation of the Market East Advisory Group, tasked with renewing Market East, write Joe Brandt and…
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Planned Demolition of Market Street Buildings Raises Concerns for Many Community Members
Last month, it was announced that Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers planned to have the buildings on Market East they acquired this past summer demolished.…
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Familiar Construction Firms Win Bid to Build New South Philadelphia Sports Arena
We now know the construction firms that will be responsible for building the new South Philadelphia arena for the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers, writes…
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Philadelphia 76ers, Comcast To Have Market Street Buildings Demolished As Long-Term Plans Remain Unclear
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast are planning to raze most of the buildings on the south side of the 1000 block of Market Street within…
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New Memoir Provides The Answer to Who Allen Iverson Is
Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson has released his new memoir, Misunderstood, which takes a deep dive into the basketball legend as a person, writes Vik…
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Why Did Jordan Brand Choose Philadelphia for First World of Flight Store in the U.S.?
Earlier this month, Philadelphia joined Beijing, Milan, Seoul, and Tokyo as the only cities with a Jordan Brand World of Flight location, writes Ian Servantes…
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Philadelphia 76ers Play-By-Play Announcer Kate Scott Hired to Lead WNBA Coverage on USA Network
Kate Scott, the Philadelphia 76ers’ play-by-play announcer, has been named as the lead broadcaster for WNBA coverage as it makes it way onto USA Network…
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Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund’s Scholarship Program Supports, Empowers Local High School Students
The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund offers a scholarship that supports high schoolers planning to pursue higher education degrees at two- or four-year institutions, writes Chanel…
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Sixers Legend Allen Iverson Named the Second Greatest NBA Player 6-Foot-and-Under By HoopsHype
Even though the sport of basketball has long favored taller players, some who are much shorter than the average NBA player have still been able…
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Fashion District Owner Macerich Partners with CBRE to Fill Vacant Storefronts at Mall
California-based Macerich has partnered with real estate services firm CBRE to fill vacant storefronts at the Fashion District, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Wells Fargo Center Now Officially Renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena As New Signage Goes Up
Xfinity Mobile Arena is now officially here as new signage has been installed to replace the now-former Wells Fargo Center, writes Dan O’Mara for FOX…
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Gov. Shapiro Talks Willingness to Work with Eagles Over Stadium, Bringing NASCAR to Philly
Without going into specifics about any potential state funding for new sports arenas in Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro said that he will continue discussions with…
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Comcast and 76ers Team Up to Purchase Market East Buildings, Eyes Revitalizing Struggling Corridor
Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers are no strangers to working together, and their latest partnership is part of an effort to revitalize the struggling Market…




























