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Celebrating the work of Watch Party PHL and the Philadelphia Sisters in building an inclusive and inspiring community-centered hub for women's professional sports in Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, Watch Party PHL was founded in 2024 to bring together women's sports fans across Philadelphia through monthly watch parties-creating a safe, inclusive community that celebrates women's basketball, soccer, tennis, and more, with the sound on, and a spirit of connection and belonging; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2019, the Philadelphia Sisters have been at the forefront of efforts to bring professional women's sports to the city, partnering with the 76ers, Comcast, and community leaders to secure Philadelphia's long-awaited WNBA franchise; and
WHEREAS, In close to two years, Watch Party PHL has grown into a vibrant movement, drawing hundreds of supporters to events, launching a podcast that highlights women-owned, Black-owned, LGBTQ-owned businesses and sports advocates in Philadelphia and amplifies community leaders and athletes in women's sports; and
WHEREAS, Advocating for Philadelphia women's sports equity across the world, the Philadelphia Sisters have led the charge bringing communities together with key stakeholders and investors. They have engaged with the WNBA repeatedly, overcome multiple setbacks, worked through delays as WNBA teams were awarded to other cities, and remained hyper-focused on leveling the playing field for sports equity in Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, Watch Party PHL is now channeling this energy into plans for a premier women's sports hub planned to open by Spring 2026 envisioned as a co-working cafe by day, restaurant and watch bar by night, and special events space, it will set a new standard for fandom everywhere, providing a place where the community can gather to celebrate women's sports of the present, and honor the local heroes of the past; and
WHEREAS, The WNBA represents just the beginning, as the Philadelphia Sisters are establis...
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