Philadelphia City Council, SEPTA and Sixers arena

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.
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.
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.
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 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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