Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker released a video on social media, endorsing the Sixers’ $1.55 billion proposal to build a new arena in Center City, citing it as the best financial deal for the city.

Chinatown opposition to the arena declared "the fight is far from over" in a statement about Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's endorsement.

No. It’s not just that you can’t recall Mayor Parker over her arena decision. You can’t recall Mayor Parker over anything. Most states don’t allow for recalls, and Pennsylvania is one of those states. You can thank Frank Rizzo for that.