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The Philadelphia 76ers are feeling the good vibes, from dominating since the opener to displaying their clear affection for one another. It’s a great time to be a Sixers fan. But how can we keep fans happy beyond what’s happening on the court? In a recent panel discussion, Sixers co-owner David Adelman shared details on the proposed new home for the Sixers, Flyers, and incoming WNBA team.

• Let’s Rewind. In September, renderings of the proposed arena’s exterior were released, drawing inspiration from the Spectrum. If the plans are approved by City Council, the new building will be constructed where the Spectrum once sat.
• New Game-Day Experiences. Adelman shared his desire to expand the game-day experience in the building in lieu of tailgating in the parking lot. The new arena would invite fans to come inside before games (and stick around longer after) with a courtyard, restaurants, and lounges. It makes sense to provide different fan experiences for different times of the year; just be mindful of the last time someone tried to change tailgating.
• A Win for Philly’s Economy. Adelman projects that the new arena will create 9,000 construction jobs and host 250 events throughout the year. Tourism officials say in order to better compete, the city and state should subsidize bids to beat out other cities to host world-class events.
• What Do You Think? What do you like or dislike about the new stadium plans? Tell us what you want during game days in South Philly.

Justice for Philly’s Foster Children

Investigators located the body of 10-year-old Jalayshia “Malayshia” Alford last week following her Oct. 22 disappearance in West Philly. Her foster mother is now being charged with murder. On today’s episode, we dig into the cracks in Philadelphia’s child welfare system and what can be done to improve foster care to prevent more tragedies. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

Transit Enthusiast Marathon-Rides SEPTA To Shine Light on Funding Woes

A 66-year-old “public transit nerd” is riding all of the Regional Rail lines in two days to demonstrate why SEPTA is valuable and to draw attention to its challenges. To learn more about the agency’s vision for its future, attend SEPTA’s Accelerate Transit Talk on Nov. 18. [Philly Voice, SEPTA]

• Related: He may be experiencing a safer ride as SEPTA reports a 10% decrease in serious crimes, crediting its virtual patrol unit for the change. [NBC10]

Public Housing Is Finally Coming to Center City

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is expanding its portfolio with a 121-unit apartment building in Rittenhouse, complete with ground-level commercial space. The plan, a decade in the making, would be 60% affordable and 20% market-rate in an area historically considered cost-prohibitive to public housing residents. [WHYY]

Will Democratic Trifecta Lead to Gun Reform in PA?

State Democrats have a lengthy wishlist thanks to their expanded governing power. Among their priorities is gun control by moving forward Republican-blocked bills banning “ghost guns,” broadening background checks, and prohibiting conversion devices that allow handguns to fire fully automatically. [🎧 City Cast Philly, The Trace]

Proposed New Scoring Would Mark More Students As ‘Advanced’

The state board will vote to change the threshold for scores on state math and reading tests, shifting how it measures school success. The standards would consider how student learning has changed through the years. This issue apparently contributed to the months-long (and ongoing) delay of state test results, which has complicated the high school application and school selection process. [Chalkbeat]