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NFT: Camden, New Jersey trying to entice the Sixers

DanMetroMan : 7/18/2024 6:34 pm
The sources indicated that talks have picked up recently, in part because HBSE’s efforts to build a new arena in Center City Philadelphia have hit repeated roadblocks, despite the fact that the owners have indicated they would self-finance the $1.3 billion proposed project.

The Sixers, whose current lease at the Wells Fargo Center ends after the 2030-31 season, have been looking for a new home for the better part of the past five years. And, while the opportunity to move to New Jersey may be seen by some as a negotiating ploy, it makes sense on a number of levels, the sources said, including:
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 7/18/2024 6:41 pm : link
Isn't Camden the NJ city where police wouldn't even go into certain neighborhoods? I remember reading that in the NYT or WaPo like a decade back, though perhaps I'm confusing it with Newark or something.
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Jim in Fairfax : 7/18/2024 6:50 pm : link
In comment 16555673 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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Isn't Camden the NJ city where police wouldn't even go into certain neighborhoods? I remember reading that in the NYT or WaPo like a decade back, though perhaps I'm confusing it with Newark or something.

No you’ve got it right. They were known as the most dangerous city in America. But my understanding is there’s been something of a resurgence over the last decade.
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DefenseWins : 7/18/2024 7:08 pm : link
In comment 16555673 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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Isn't Camden the NJ city where police wouldn't even go into certain neighborhoods? I remember reading that in the NYT or WaPo like a decade back, though perhaps I'm confusing it with Newark or something.


Please... they will not notice a difference going from Philly to Camden
This will happen about the same time as....  
MOOPS : 7/18/2024 7:10 pm : link
the St. Louis Cardinals move to East St. Louis.
At least people will shut up about the NY Football Giants playing in  
Anakim : 7/18/2024 7:41 pm : link
NJ.
They already have their HQ and practice facilities…  
Chris in Philly : 7/18/2024 8:19 pm : link
there. And the Camden waterfront is not the Camden you guys may have heard about. There are pretty major tourist attractions there. Arena would make sense…
Wells Fargo Center  
Dr. D : 7/18/2024 8:34 pm : link
originally known as the FUC (First Union Center) isn't that old. I think about 25 yrs old.

CIP or anyone know is it the lease or what's wrong with it?
RE: Wells Fargo Center  
Jim in Fairfax : 7/18/2024 9:16 pm : link
In comment 16555743 Dr. D said:
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originally known as the FUC (First Union Center) isn't that old. I think about 25 yrs old.

CIP or anyone know is it the lease or what's wrong with it?

They dont want to rent anymore. They want to make money on development of a big stadium district project including retail and such.
Would be a good move for the Sixers  
Sean : 7/18/2024 9:27 pm : link
The waterfront area is nice as Chris says above.
yeah lets move them to Camden NJ  
blueblood : 7/19/2024 8:10 am : link
the 14th most dangerous city in the US.
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nochance : 7/19/2024 9:02 am : link
In comment 16555839 blueblood said:
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the 14th most dangerous city in the US.



At least it's better than Camden CA
Is the prison still taking up a good chunk of the  
bhill410 : 7/19/2024 10:01 am : link
Waterfront down there or did they realize that has to be a top 5 dumbest decision in city planning and close it.
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Dr. D : 7/19/2024 3:52 pm : link
In comment 16555753 Jim in Fairfax said:
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In comment 16555743 Dr. D said:


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originally known as the FUC (First Union Center) isn't that old. I think about 25 yrs old.

CIP or anyone know is it the lease or what's wrong with it?


They dont want to rent anymore. They want to make money on development of a big stadium district project including retail and such.

Thanks Jim
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