Mayor Parker on proposed Sixers arena amid city council hearings: 'Keep our Philadelphia 76ers home'
Mayor Cherelle Parker says she is not discouraged as Philadelphia City Council hearings have gone underway on the Sixers' plan to build an arena in Center City.
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.
76ers refuse to up $50M arena agreement as Council interrogates team officials
City Council that they are unwilling to budge on the $50 million community benefits agreement accompanying their proposed Center City arena, despite calls from lawmakers that the amount is not enough to offset the project’s negative impacts.
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.
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.
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.
Sixers arena council hearings day 2: 76ers officials pitch their plan
FOX 29's Jeff Cole breaks down the latest developments on the proposed new Philadelphia 76ers arena as city council reaches the second day of hearings.
Sixers officials testify at second day of City Council hearings on proposed arena
What you should knowPhiladelphia City Council is holding its second day of hearings on plans to build a 76ers arena in Center City. Wednesday's hearing will feature testimony from the Sixers.On Tuesday,
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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.
Councilmember Mark Squilla proposes mandatory affordable housing in apartment construction in Chinatown
Squilla's bill would also protect small businesses by limiting the scope of new businesses to try to deter sports bars and ...
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SEPTA, community benefits agreement threaten future of the Sixers’ arena proposal
Both sticking points boil down to funding. And it’s unclear if the Sixers are willing to spend more to make the Center City ...
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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 ...
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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Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal
The 76ers and SEPTA have yet to reach an agreement over how ... community stakeholders and the general public. 3 days ago ...