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Ooooo is Comcast III back in play? Curious.

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts promises further expansion in Philadelphia

Comcast Corp. has plans to further expand its presence in Philadelphia, CEO Brian Roberts told the Business Journal on Tuesday.

Roberts said specific details surrounding the expansion plans would be announced soon. Comcast is the largest public company headquartered in Philadelphia, one of the biggest employers and occupiers of real estate — specifically at its two namesake skyscrapers in Center City.

Roberts' comments come a day after the Business Journal reported that Comcast Spectacor recently presented plans to a neighborhood group for a massive mixed-use development at the South Philadelphia Sports complex that would include space for office, residential, retail, multiple hotels and a concert venue.

When asked about expansion plans in the city, Roberts said, "Philadelphia is home, the heart and soul of the company."

"We’ve got to be global and local at the same time," Roberts told the Business Journal at Comcast Converge, an event showcasing new technology to media and stakeholders. "So we have expansion plans. We’re all getting people back to work. That’s now a big success, the energy in this building has never been better, the food on campus and around the neighborhoods. We’re starting the next chapter and I’m looking forward to some expansion and we’re going to have more to talk about even later this month on in the city, in the sports arena too. A lot of good things are happening."