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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.
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.
Philly City Council hears testimony from mayor's staff 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 began at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Officials from Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration testified.
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 to host public hearings on Sixers arena proposal
Lawmakers will hear testimony from the mayor’s administration, the Sixers, community stakeholders and the general public.
Philadelphia City Council hearings begin on proposed 76ers arena in Center City
Philadelphia City Council kicked off a series of hearings for the proposed 76ers arena in Center City on Tuesday.
SEPTA, community benefits funding, and a rush to approve: City Council members raise concerns about the 76ers’ arena proposal
If the arena project is to be approved by the end of the year — as the 76ers have requested and as Mayor Parker is aiming for ...
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'A Bad Deal': Sixers Arena Proposal Gets Cold Shoulder From Philadelphia City Council
As city officials defended the $1.3B 76 Place proposal, a broad array of city council members expressed deep apprehensions ...
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Tensions flare as legislative process for Sixers’ arena proposal gets underway
As promised, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker transmitted a legislative package containing the approvals the Sixers need to build the $1.55 billion development in Center City. Soon afterwards, ...
A new Sixers arena could come with $50 million in community benefits. Critics ask who would gain.
The proposed CBA allocates $25 million to neighborhoods, including $6.3 million for Chinatown. Other funding would go to year-round school, job training, small business lending, and City Council uses.
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In first post-election comments, Mayor Cherelle Parker says she's committed to transparency
The Democrat is 'laser-focused on what's in front of us as reality sort of sets in' about Donald Trump's presidential win.