76ers officials face tough questions on 2nd day of hearings on proposed arena
In the five-hour hearing, it became clear that there are some major sticking points for City Council that could potentially stand in the way of them approving the plan.
Sixers arena: Hearings for proposed 76 Place begin as opponents continue to speak out
City Council kicked off a series of hearings on the proposed Sixers arena, planned for Market East. Officials made a full-court press while opponents continue to speak out.
City Council questions how proposed 76ers arena will impact SEPTA and who will pay for service upgrades
On the first of eight days of hearings about the project, legislators showed concern over disruptions at Jefferson Station and funding.
Philadelphia City Council hearings begin on proposed Sixers arena with questions about SEPTA at forefront
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as City Council held its first public hearing.
SEPTA, community benefits funding, and a rush to approve: City Council members raise concerns about the 76ers’ arena proposal
On the first day of Philadelphia City Council’s high-profile hearings on the 76ers’ arena proposal, lawmakers raised concerns about the project’s potential impact on SEPTA, whether the $50 million community benefits agreement negotiated by Mayor Cherelle L.
City Council to hear testimony on 76ers' new arena plan
The first of two days of hearings this week on the plan for a new arena for the Sixers in Center City is set to begin in City Hall. Officials from Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration are expected to testify on Tuesday.
Philly Mayor Cherelle L. Parker says election is ‘in the rearview mirror’ as she prepares to work with Trump administration
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, who was a key surrogate in the city for Vice President Kamala Harris in the ...
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker discusses 2024 election results after Donald Trump beats Kamala Harris
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
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'A Bad Deal': Sixers Arena Proposal Gets Cold Shoulder From Philadelphia City Council
Plans for a $1.3B Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City faced a tough city hall crowd Tuesday, with concerns about SEPTA ...
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In heated hearing, City Council presses 76ers to move team's headquarters from Camden to Philly
Some legislators also criticized officials over the $50 million community benefits agreement, saying it isn't enough.
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Philadelphia Amplifies Clean-Up Efforts with Ongoing 'One Philly, United City' Program
Philadelphia's One Philly initiative continues its cleaning efforts, with 61,000 services targeting litter and graffiti ...
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‘We’re looking forward’: Mayor Parker pledges to keep focus on improving the city after Trump White House win
As the mayor was painting an optimistic picture of the future of post-election Philadelphia, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel ...
Dick Allen, Dave Parker, Luis Tiant among 8 on baseball Hall of Fame’s classic era committee ballot
Dick Allen, Dave Parker and Luis Tiant are among eight men on the ballot for the baseball Hall of Fame’s classic era ...
Kyle Lowry passes Tony Parker for 20th on the all-time assists list
With his fourth assist tonight, @sixers @Kyle Lowry has reached 7,037 for his career, passing Hall of Famer @Tony Parker for ...
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Members of Philadelphia’s largest city workers union vote to authorize strike
The more than 9,000 city employees represented by AFSCME District Council 33 have been working without a contract since July.