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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.
Sixers arena: Hearings for proposed 76 Place to begin Tuesday
City council is gearing up to hold several public hearings regarding the proposed new Sixers arena beginning Tuesday.
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.
Center City Sixers arena battle heads to public hearings
Advocates for and against the proposal to build the new 76ers arena in Center City gathered outside and inside City Hall Tuesday as the first public hearings about the proposal got underway. NBC10's Frances Wang spoke to people on both sides of the issue.
Philly council begin public hearings on Sixers arena proposal Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, Philadelphia City Council will hold a series of public hearings to probe the 76ers’ arena proposal and hear from proponents and opponents of the $1.55 billion development.
Philly City Council takes first step toward approving Sixers’ arena proposal
Council has yet to vote on the legislative package introduced last week that would authorize the Sixers to build the controversial development.
Philadelphia City Council preparing for hearings on proposed Sixers arena
City council is gearing up to hold several public hearings regarding the proposed new Sixers arena. The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight card is official as the eyes of the sporting world turn to Dallas ahead of a star-studded week.
City Council to hear testimony from Parker administration on proposed Sixers arena
Normally, a new construction project would go through the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, but for this particular set of legislation, council will sit as the committee of the whole, with all 17 members scrutinizing the proposal.
City Council hearings on 76ers arena start this week
City Council hearings on the 76ers proposed Center City arena – which has drawn strong opposition from activists in Chinatown – are set to begin this week. Representatives from Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and the NBA team are scheduled to testify and take questions from lawmakers Tuesday and Wednesday,
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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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 ...
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Sixers arena legislation introduced to City Council amid protests
The Sixers arena bills were introduced to chants of “no arena,” and a leading Chinatown activist was escorted out by security. While being repeatedly interrupted by protestors, City Councilman ...
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How the South Philly sports complex could be reset if the Sixers depart to Center City
Now the stadium-district roster could be reset for the first time in 50 years, if the Sixers depart to a new, $1.55 billion ...