SEPTA, City Council and Philadelphia 76ers

SEPTA, community benefits funding, and a rush to approve: City Council members raise concerns about the 76ers’ arena proposal
CSL found that the Philadelphia market would see a net of 53 new events with the opening of a new arena, resulting in $1 billion in new tax revenue for the city, school district, and state. Chinatown concerns continue Before the hearing began, advocates ...
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.
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.
Chinatown activists opposed to 76ers arena legislation disrupt Phila. City Council meeting
The rally, which was organized by the No Arena PHL Coalition, aimed to express opposition to the proposal for a new 76ers arena on the border of Philadelphia's Chinatown.
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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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 ...
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Philadelphia 76ers drop plans for $250M apartment tower in Center City arena proposal
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker endorsed ... several neighborhoods on the proposed site in Market East, especially Chinatown. In late August, the city released four highly anticipated ...
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Dim Sum Garden is expanding to a larger space in Chinatown
Dim Sum Garden, which has been in the 1020 Race Street storefront since opening in 2013, will relocate — about 12 feet and two storefronts over — into a larger, two-floor space at 1024 Race Street, ...
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25-story apartment building no longer part of 76ers' Center City arena proposal
The Philadelphia Sixers originally planned to build the massive $250 million apartment building on the north end of the ...
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Giant Previews New South Philly Supermarket Days After Announcing Closure Of Center City Location
Giant Food 's outpost at 1001-29 South Broad St. will open on Dec. 13, according to a press release. The 40K SF new location ...
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Philadelphia’s Historical Commission decides the Roundhouse is not worthy of preservation
The Philadelphia Historical Commission on Friday rejected preservation ... would be the wrong move because the Roundhouse — ...