January 24, 2008 - 'Make Way for Change'
Comcast-Spectacor unveiled the early stages of its plan to develop Philly Live! at the stadium complex.
- South Philly Review
January 23, 2008 - 'Nothing definite, but they're working on it'
- Philadelphia Inquirer
January 15, 2008 - 'Big plans in works for site of Spectrum'
Comcast-Spectacor is talking with a Baltimore firm about restaurants, theaters, retail, maybe a hotel in S. Phila.
- Philadelphia Inquirer
August 2, 2007 - 'Star Struck'
The ratings monster known as American Idol is taking over the Wachovia Center later this month for auditions, and the area is preparing for the crowds.
- South Philly Review
July 12, 2007 - 'How to Shake Down a Casino'
Sports SSD Shows the Way
- The Philadelphia Public Record
December 13, 2006 - 'Target-Rich Environment'
South Philly residents face off with Homeland Security, Sunoco about potential terrorist threats.
- Philadelphia City Paper
December 11, 2006 - 'Cut locals in on slots action'
Funding for special services districts around casinos must be a condition for any gaming licenses awarded in Phila.
- Philadelphia Inquirer
June 29, 2006 - 'Still in the Running'
After meeting with United States Olympic Committee officials in May, Philadelphia delegates made a second presentation at the committee's request.
- South Philly Review
May 11, 2006 - 'Getting in the Games'
City officials met with the US Olympic Committee to discuss if Philly, and possible the Stadium District, has what it takes to host the 2016 Summer Games.
- South Philly Review
September 1, 2005 - 'No Parking'
It's game day and...
- South Philly Review
August 4, 2005 - 'Hot Sun in the Summertime'
This week ushers in the hottest month of the year, but seniors got a jump start on keeping cool with free fans.
- South Philly Review
May 26, 2005 - 'Neighbors not feeling lucky'
Developers consider South Philly a prime location for two casinos, but residents disagree and stated their case at two community meetings.
- South Philly Review
May 20, 2005 - 'Street tries to ease residents' slots fears'
The city will not let casinos go where they are not appropriate, the mayor told 120 in South Phila.
- Philadelphia Inquirer
March 31, 2005 - 'Enforcing a lesson'
Residents who say they already are squeezed for space are balking at a parking crackdown around a local school.
- South Philly Review
Mar. 17, 2005 - 'Vet remains a dump with parking lot delayed'
Neighbors grumble over endless rumble at S. Philly site.
- Philadelphia Daily News
March 16, 2005 - 'With stadiums so close, the neighbors got game'
- Philadelphia Inquirer
January 22, 2005 - 'Crews of Workers Huddle, Fine-Tune Strategy, Suit-Up'
The region yesterday got ready for a big snowstorm and a big NFC championship game.
- Philadelphia Inquirer
December 2, 2004 - 'Extreme Home Field Makeover'
The school district will begin major renovations to the athletic site at 12th and Bigler next year.
- South Philly Review
October 6, 2004 - 'Planning Commission Completes Evaluation of Stadium Access Issues'
- City of Philadelphia Press Release
September 16, 2004 - 'Horses Galloped Off'
Letter to the Editor
- South Philly Review
September 9, 2004 - 'Back in the Saddle?'
Plans to a harness-racing track at the Navy Yard will be revisited at a community hearing Tuesday.
- South Philly Review
August 31, 2004 - 'Sports Complex a Bowl of Problems'
Plagued by traffic, lighting problems, lagging construction.
- Philadelphia Inquirer
August 12, 2004 - 'Citizens Can't Park'
The Phillies will add thousands of new parking spaces at the former site of Veterans Stadium by November, but neighbors contend the work was promised earlier.
- South Philly Review
July 22, 2004 - 'Neighbors Cry Foul'
Four months after the Vet's implosion, some neighbors who suffered property damage claim they are getting the runaround.
- South Philly Review
July 12, 2004 - 'Sports Venues Pay for District'
In a rare setup, the teams pay $1 million yearly, the sole support of the Sports Complex Special Services District.
- Philadelphia Inquirer
February 19, 2004 - 'Relief down the road?'
Traffic at the sports complex is a grudging part of life for local residents and fans alike. Now, both the city and the special-services district are studying the obstacles and possible solutions.
- South Philly Review
January 16, 2004 - 'Eagles, City Planning for Safety on Sunday'
- Philadelphia Inquirer
January 15, 2004 - 'Fielding concerns'
Though some residents are looking forward to the school district's new athletic complex at 12th and Bigler, others have issues with the plans.
- South Philly Review
January 10, 2004 - 'Frenzy Over the Eagles Hits Close to Homes'
- Philadelphia Inquirer
January 8, 2004 - 'Eagles, City tell fans to take train to game'
- Philadelphia Inquirer
January 8, 2004 - 'Plans Made to Demolish Veterans Stadium'
- Associated Press
January 1, 2004 - '03 Ring Circus'
While war was waged in Iraq, the neighborhood battled with increased crime, political scandal, changes in schools and stadiums, and general chaos.
- South Philly Review
January 8, 2004 - 'Contractors step to the plate'
Stadium-area neighbors learned more about plans for the springtime demolition of the Vet at a crowded meeting with officials.
- South Philly Review
January 1, 2004 - '03 Ring Circus'
Back in Philly, Shawn Jalosinski became the first Executive Director...
- South Philly Review
December 11, 2003 - 'Demolition plans about to implode'
A battle is brewing between the neighborhood and the Phillies over the team's plans to knock down Veterans Stadium.
- South Philly Review
November 20, 2003 - 'Bracing for a Blowup'
As the Vet nears demolition, stadium-area neighbors have hired their own engineer to survey the plans
- South Philly Review
September 4, 2003 - 'Traffic and Parking Advisory for Eagles Inaugural Game'
- City of Philadelphia Press Release
September 4, 2003 - 'Plan made to ease parking nightmare at the Linc'
- KYW 1060
August 28, 2003 - 'Greener Pastures'
Lincoln Financial Field proved a dream come true for most football fans at the Eagles' debut in the stadium. Traffic, however, was a bit of a nightmare.
- South Philly Review
August 14, 2003 - 'Loud and Near'
The first concerts at Lincoln Financial Field echoed throughout the surrounding neighborhoods. The stadium district is hearing complaints about the noise and traffic, too.
- South Philly Review
January 23, 2003 - 'Back to Business'
The stadium district finally has an executive director, and members now hope to focus on issues like demolition of the Vet.
- South Philly Review
Jan. 14, 2003 - 'In South Philadelphia, indecision has a price'
A board's inability to choose is delaying a $1 million payment.
- Philadelphia Inquirer
November 28, 2002 - 'District on the defense'
As new arenas quickly take shape, disagreements continue to hamper progress on the body established to serve stadium-area neighborhoods.
- South Philly Review
November 7, 2002 - 'Learning from penalties'
After two home games under a new permit-parking system, neighbors saw fewer violators.
- South Philly Review
December 7-14, 2000 - 'Deal Clinchers, Stadium Financing Package'
- Philadelphia City Paper