Mayor Parker on proposed Sixers arena amid city council hearings: 'Keep our Philadelphia 76ers home'
Mayor Cherelle Parker says she is not discouraged as City Council hearings have gone underway on the Sixers' plan to build an arena in Center City.
Squilla believes Philadelphia 76ers might need to change CBA for proposed arena to pass in City Council
The Sixers have agreed to a $50 million Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) to be spent on assisting the surrounding community through the construction phase and beyond.
Philadelphia City Council And 76ers Come To Impasse Over Community Benefits Agreement
Council members retained their oppositional attitude toward the Philadelphia 76ers' plans for a Center City arena during hearings on Tuesday.
Philadelphia City Council wants the Sixers to provide additional funding in CBA for proposed arena
Philadelphia City Council has final say on whether a Sixers arena in Center City will become a reality. There's a lot of uncertainty among councilmembers over whether the $1.3 billion project will help or hurt the city.
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.
Philly City Council says Sixers need to commit more money if they want new arena
During round two of public hearings on the proposed 76ers arena, the Sixers development team testified in front of Philadelphia City Council.
Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal
For more than four hours, lawmakers questioned Parker administration officials about the agreement reached with the team, transportation to the arena and community benefits.
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.
City Council is considering a bill to raise wages and boost benefits for stadium workers
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson introduced a bill Thursday to raise wages and boost health benefits for stadium ...
A Philadelphia street is officially getting a new name, making history
A street that runs from South Philadelphia to North Philadelphia and will officially have a new name, and be the first street ...
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Philly councilmember leads talk to amend 'Resign-to-Run' clause for council
City Council saw six members leave before the last term's end to run for mayor in 2023. One that stayed introduced ...
Philly City Council will consider eliminating the resign-to-run rule once again
Philadelphia lawmakers will consider eliminating the rule that requires city workers and elected officials to resign from ...
Philadelphia City Council to vote on renaming Taney Street in city's Grays Ferry neighborhood
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney wrote the Dred Scott decision in 1857, ruling that Black Americans were not and ...
Philly's largest city workers union District Council 33 authorizes strike
Philadelphia’s largest union representing city workers officially authorized its members to go on strike if their demands for ...
City Council votes to rename controversial Taney Street after Philadelphia educator and civil rights advocate Caroline LeCount
The street is named for a late Supreme Court justice who supported slavery. Under the bill passed Thursday, it will be the ...