As Kelce pointed out, the 76ers' ownership group, the Josh Harris-led Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment group, isn't locally based, and it owns several major sports teams throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including the NFL's Washington Commanders and the NHL's New Jersey Devils.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced that the city has reached an agreement to keep the 76ers new arena in Philadelphia near Chinatown

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.

As the 76ers seek approval for their proposed new arena in Center City, New Jersey officials are pushing for the team to consider instead building the project on the Delaware River waterfront in Camden. Team officials say they will 'seriously' review options in New Jersey.

Jason Kelce didn't hesitate to offer his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposed arena in Center City one day after Mayor Cherelle Parker endorsed the controversial project. On SportsRadio WIP on Thursday,

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.

Jason Kelce is slamming the Sixers over the team's tactics around building a new $1.5 billion Center City arena. Why it matters: The former Eagles center's celebrity and popularity have skyrocketed in retirement,

Since retiring—and since Super Bowl LII in 2018 more broadly—former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has served as a de facto conscience of Philadelphia fans. Thus, when he discussed the Philadelphia 76ers' controversial new arena proposal Thursday morning on WIP-FM in Philadelphia,

The former Eagle criticized the Sixers' ownership for 'strong-arming the city' and showing 'disrespect' to fans with their Center City arena proposal, which Mayor Parker endorsed Wednesday.