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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.
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.
'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 arising again and again.
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 ― lawmakers would have to vote it out of committee in just three weeks.
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.
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 to begin hearings for proposed Sixers arena. See the schedule.
City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
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Sixers official says team won’t add more money to community benefits agreement, Squilla says they may have to for arena legislation to pass
The $50 million figure, and the way in which it would be spent, was a topic of candid questions to Mayor Cherelle L.
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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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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.
Crane Watch: Thousands of apartments, new life sciences projects added to Philadelphia-area pipeline
Thousands of apartments have been added — and hundreds taken away — from Greater Philadelphia's pipeline in recent weeks, ...
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Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal
Lawmakers will hear testimony from the mayor’s administration, the Sixers, community stakeholders and the general public. 2 ...