{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"158588","rtpr_id":"nACSldqBSa-20261001","ticker":"CMCSA","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["CMCSA"],"title":"Comcast and Philadelphia 76ers Launch Community Resource Center at North10, Philadelphia To Expand Digital Skills and Job Training Opportunities","author":"ACCESSWIRE","published_at":"2026-10-01T15:45:00.398Z","article_body":"NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/) / October\n1, 2026 / Partnership Provides Free Community WiFi Access, Facility,\nTechnology and Career Training Resources to North Philadelphia\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/343ae8e8-a346-477d-a907-5397c7556971/1230143/72753797-f71f-4f73-9226-570678acd7f2.jpg)\nLeaders from North10, Philadelphia, Comcast, and the Philadelphia 76ers\ncelebrate the opening of a new community resource center at North10.\n\nPhiladelphia, PA\n\nComcast, the Philadelphia 76ers, and North10, Philadelphia today unveiled a\nnew community resource center at North10 where residents can access free\nhigh-speed Xfinity WiFi, technology resources and workforce development\nprograms designed to build digital skills and advance careers opportunities.\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/ed75a556-3609-4163-92fa-a34a60d19673/1230143/5cbcccf1-94e8-4d71-97d7-5dbcf55ead55.jpg)\nThe enhanced community room features free high-speed Xfinity WiFi, upgraded\ntechnology, and expanded programming for community members.\n\nLocated at 3890 North 10th Street, the new community hub was enhanced through\nmore than $150,000 in facility upgrades, technology investments, and\nprogramming support from Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers. Today, the\norganizations also announced an additional $20,000 in programmatic support.\nThe new community hub includes:\n* Free high-speed Xfinity WiFi access, delivering fast, reliable connectivity\n* Enhanced community gathering and classroom spaces, including digital\ndisplays\n* New desktop computers for digital learning and job-readiness programs\n* Laptop cart and laptops for training and flexible learning\n* Upgraded audiovisual equipment\n\"Strong communities are built when organizations come together to create\nopportunity,\" said Dan Bonelli, Regional Senior Vice President, Comcast. \"This\nspace reflects the shared commitment from Comcast, the Philadelphia 76ers and\nNorth10, Philadelphia to expand access to the connectivity, skills, and\nresources that Philadelphians need to thrive - for generations to come.\"\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/a671d214-805b-473f-a6fc-83314ffbba9d/1230143/0a19087f-89ab-4299-acf5-13f79f0f8eb0.jpg)\nThe Philadelphia 76ers hosted a youth basketball clinic with Comcast Team UP\nvolunteers.\n\n\"Through our partnership with Comcast, we are investing in the next generation\nby helping youth and their families access educational resources, career\ndevelopment opportunities, and support systems at places like North10,\nPhiladelphia. Our passion for Philadelphia goes well beyond the buzzer,\" said\nMike Goings, Vice President of Social Responsibility and Fan Development,\nPhiladelphia 76ers. \"Together, we are empowering students to reach their full\npotential, using the lessons learned through sports to build confidence,\ncharacter, and success in the classroom, at home, and throughout their lives.\"\n\n\"This investment is not just about technology; it's about creating a welcoming\nenvironment where residents can build their skills, prepare for careers, and\naccess the resources they need to succeed,\" said Josh Klaris, Executive\nDirector, North10, Philadelphia. \"We are grateful to Comcast and the\nPhiladelphia 76ers for investing in our community and helping us expand\nopportunities for the people we serve.\"\n\nThe new community space is part of Comcast's longstanding commitment to\nadvancing digital opportunity. Over the past three years, we've invested\nnearly $3 billion in Pennsylvania to expand connectivity, advance\nnext-generation technology, and bring greater access and opportunity to\ncommunities across the region.\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/9c669c38-4800-4bf6-85c8-4ce806b3e782/1230143/9ac1134a-cf5a-409b-ac02-15cf15f09596.jpg)\nComcast Team UP volunteers celebrate the opening alongside members of the\nNorth10, Philadelphia community.\n\nNorth10, Philadelphia supports families across North Philadelphia through\nprograms focused on housing stability, education, workforce development,\nwellness and community engagement. Backed by the H. Chase Lenfest Foundation,\nNorth10, Philadelphia is committed to helping residents build skills, access\nopportunity, and thrive. Learn more at north10phl.org\n(https://pr.report/r0qj).\n\nAbout Comcast\nComcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is a global media and technology company.\nFrom the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences\nwe create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers,\nand guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video\nthrough Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream\nleading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC,\nTelemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and\nattractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit\nwww.comcastcorporation.com for more information.\n\nAbout The Philadelphia 76ers\nThe Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the National\nBasketball Association, having won three World Championships, earning nine\ntrips to The Finals and making 55 playoff appearances over 77 seasons. The\nPhiladelphia 76ers organization is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment\nproperty.\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/2b3927a5-8482-4818-8bb4-230c120c2154/1230143/7a77f87a-6df3-4d1b-85af-fe2c0781eff2.jpg)\n\nFind more stories and multimedia from Comcast at 3blmedia.com.\n(https://pr.report/r0ql)\n\nContact Info:\nSpokesperson: Comcast\nWebsite: https://www.3blmedia.com/profiles/comcast\nEmail: info@3blmedia.com\n\nSOURCE: Comcast\nView the original press release\n(https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/publishing-and-media/comcast-and-philadelphia-76ers-launch-community-resource-center-at-north10-phi-1230143)\non ACCESS Newswire\n\n\nCopyright 2026 ACCESS Newswire. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nACSldqBSa-20261001","title":"Comcast and Philadelphia 76ers Launch Community Resource Center at North10, Philadelphia To Expand Digital Skills and Job Training Opportunities","author":"ACCESSWIRE","ticker":"CMCSA","created":"2026-10-01T15:45:00.398Z","tickers":["CMCSA"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/) / October\n1, 2026 / Partnership Provides Free Community WiFi Access, Facility,\nTechnology and Career Training Resources to North Philadelphia\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/343ae8e8-a346-477d-a907-5397c7556971/1230143/72753797-f71f-4f73-9226-570678acd7f2.jpg)\nLeaders from North10, Philadelphia, Comcast, and the Philadelphia 76ers\ncelebrate the opening of a new community resource center at North10.\n\nPhiladelphia, PA\n\nComcast, the Philadelphia 76ers, and North10, Philadelphia today unveiled a\nnew community resource center at North10 where residents can access free\nhigh-speed Xfinity WiFi, technology resources and workforce development\nprograms designed to build digital skills and advance careers opportunities.\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/ed75a556-3609-4163-92fa-a34a60d19673/1230143/5cbcccf1-94e8-4d71-97d7-5dbcf55ead55.jpg)\nThe enhanced community room features free high-speed Xfinity WiFi, upgraded\ntechnology, and expanded programming for community members.\n\nLocated at 3890 North 10th Street, the new community hub was enhanced through\nmore than $150,000 in facility upgrades, technology investments, and\nprogramming support from Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers. Today, the\norganizations also announced an additional $20,000 in programmatic support.\nThe new community hub includes:\n* Free high-speed Xfinity WiFi access, delivering fast, reliable connectivity\n* Enhanced community gathering and classroom spaces, including digital\ndisplays\n* New desktop computers for digital learning and job-readiness programs\n* Laptop cart and laptops for training and flexible learning\n* Upgraded audiovisual equipment\n\"Strong communities are built when organizations come together to create\nopportunity,\" said Dan Bonelli, Regional Senior Vice President, Comcast. \"This\nspace reflects the shared commitment from Comcast, the Philadelphia 76ers and\nNorth10, Philadelphia to expand access to the connectivity, skills, and\nresources that Philadelphians need to thrive - for generations to come.\"\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/a671d214-805b-473f-a6fc-83314ffbba9d/1230143/0a19087f-89ab-4299-acf5-13f79f0f8eb0.jpg)\nThe Philadelphia 76ers hosted a youth basketball clinic with Comcast Team UP\nvolunteers.\n\n\"Through our partnership with Comcast, we are investing in the next generation\nby helping youth and their families access educational resources, career\ndevelopment opportunities, and support systems at places like North10,\nPhiladelphia. Our passion for Philadelphia goes well beyond the buzzer,\" said\nMike Goings, Vice President of Social Responsibility and Fan Development,\nPhiladelphia 76ers. \"Together, we are empowering students to reach their full\npotential, using the lessons learned through sports to build confidence,\ncharacter, and success in the classroom, at home, and throughout their lives.\"\n\n\"This investment is not just about technology; it's about creating a welcoming\nenvironment where residents can build their skills, prepare for careers, and\naccess the resources they need to succeed,\" said Josh Klaris, Executive\nDirector, North10, Philadelphia. \"We are grateful to Comcast and the\nPhiladelphia 76ers for investing in our community and helping us expand\nopportunities for the people we serve.\"\n\nThe new community space is part of Comcast's longstanding commitment to\nadvancing digital opportunity. Over the past three years, we've invested\nnearly $3 billion in Pennsylvania to expand connectivity, advance\nnext-generation technology, and bring greater access and opportunity to\ncommunities across the region.\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/9c669c38-4800-4bf6-85c8-4ce806b3e782/1230143/9ac1134a-cf5a-409b-ac02-15cf15f09596.jpg)\nComcast Team UP volunteers celebrate the opening alongside members of the\nNorth10, Philadelphia community.\n\nNorth10, Philadelphia supports families across North Philadelphia through\nprograms focused on housing stability, education, workforce development,\nwellness and community engagement. Backed by the H. Chase Lenfest Foundation,\nNorth10, Philadelphia is committed to helping residents build skills, access\nopportunity, and thrive. Learn more at north10phl.org\n(https://pr.report/r0qj).\n\nAbout Comcast\nComcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is a global media and technology company.\nFrom the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences\nwe create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers,\nand guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video\nthrough Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream\nleading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC,\nTelemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and\nattractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit\nwww.comcastcorporation.com for more information.\n\nAbout The Philadelphia 76ers\nThe Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the National\nBasketball Association, having won three World Championships, earning nine\ntrips to The Finals and making 55 playoff appearances over 77 seasons. The\nPhiladelphia 76ers organization is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment\nproperty.\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/2b3927a5-8482-4818-8bb4-230c120c2154/1230143/7a77f87a-6df3-4d1b-85af-fe2c0781eff2.jpg)\n\nFind more stories and multimedia from Comcast at 3blmedia.com.\n(https://pr.report/r0ql)\n\nContact Info:\nSpokesperson: Comcast\nWebsite: https://www.3blmedia.com/profiles/comcast\nEmail: info@3blmedia.com\n\nSOURCE: Comcast\nView the original press release\n(https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/publishing-and-media/comcast-and-philadelphia-76ers-launch-community-resource-center-at-north10-phi-1230143)\non ACCESS Newswire\n\n\nCopyright 2026 ACCESS Newswire. 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