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,

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

A Philadelphia police officer was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle at the South Philly Sports Complex on Sunday.

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly scrapped a controversial plan to build a new arena in Center City, according to reports from the Associated

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.

In a shocking decision, sources say the Sixers have decided to abandon plans to build a new Sixers arena in Center City, opting to stay in South Philadelphia.

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.

Philadelphia officials are announcing plans for road closures, public transportation and parking restrictions ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship matchup with the Washington Commanders.

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

Table reservations for Chickie's & Pete's watch party on Sunday are already sold out, with only standing-room tickets left.

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