City Council, SEPTA and Philadelphia 76ers

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 ... whether the $50 million community benefits agreement negotiated by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker was sufficient, and why some city leaders appeared ...
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 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.
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.
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,
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.
City Council to hear testimony 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 is set to begin in City Hall. Officials from Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration are expected to testify on Tuesday.
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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. 2 days ago ...
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'A Bad Deal': Sixers Arena Proposal Gets Cold Shoulder From Philadelphia City Council
The scene at Philadelphia City Hall Tuesday symbolized the rift that has opened up around the new Philadelphia 76ers arena ...
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Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Search for a United Philadelphia
The 76ers arena proposal will be a test of Parker ... a local education reporter asked them for an interview. Mayor Cherelle Parker at the elementary school event. After the announcement ...
Sixers fined $100K for public comments on Joel Embiid’s health status
Philadelphia has been fined for its public statements that were inconsistent with Joel Embiid's health status and in ...
City Councilmember Mark Squilla introduces bills to authorize the 76ers’ Center City arena plan as Chinatown protesters disrupt proceedings
Squilla also proposed a Chinatown zoning overlay that is “intended to include affordable housing, protect small businesses and implement use controls.” ...