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A proposal to build a $1.3 billion basketball arena less than a block away from Philadelphia’s Chinatown is igniting fury and pushback among community members, who fear the 76ers’ new stadium could force out residents and business owners.
The Yappie’s Mary Yang spoke with some Chinatown locals about their concerns around the project—and how residents have fought for decades against corporate developers’ attempts to erode the neighborhood.
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