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.
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.
Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal
2 days ago While Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration is a party to those negotiations between SEPTA and the Sixers, officials told council members there is no plan for taxpayers to contribute more money to the authority, including for upgrades to ...
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.
Sixers officials testifying before Philadelphia City Council about Center City arena plans
The Philadelphia City Council's second day of public hearings in the effort to move the Sixers arena to Center City gets underway Wednesday, with team representatives set to make their case on why the $1.
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.
Philly Mayor Cherelle L. Parker says election is ‘in the rearview mirror’ as she prepares to work with Trump administration
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, who was a key surrogate in the city for Vice President Kamala Harris in the ...
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In first post-election comments, Mayor Cherelle Parker says she's committed to transparency
The Democrat is 'laser-focused on what's in front of us as reality sort of sets in' about Donald Trump's presidential win.
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Philadelphia signals cautious approach to second Trump administration
Philadelphia's had a combative relationship with President-elect Trump, but that could be changing. Why it matters: Former ...
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‘We’re looking forward’: Mayor Parker pledges to keep focus on improving the city after Trump White House win
As the mayor was painting an optimistic picture of the future of post-election Philadelphia, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel ...
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'A Bad Deal': Sixers Arena Proposal Gets Cold Shoulder From Philadelphia City Council
As city officials defended the $1.3B 76 Place proposal, a broad array of city council members expressed deep apprehensions ...
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Philly honors its veterans with ceremony, promises of future housing
Mayor Cherelle Parker addressed the veterans at the city’s official day of observance, laying wreaths in honor of the ...
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Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Search for a United Philadelphia
Democrat Cherelle Parker took office as Philadelphia's 100th mayor in January. She has expanded the mayor's office staff and budget and sought to make good on a string of campaign commitments.