SEPTA, Sixers and Philadelphia City Council

Philadelphia City Council hearings begin on proposed Sixers arena with questions about SEPTA at forefront
Tuesday marked another big step in making a Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City a reality.Philadelphia City Council held its first of several scheduled public hearings over the Sixers' proposal to build 76 Place at Market East.
Sixers arena: Hearings for proposed 76 Place begin as opponents continue to speak out
Philadelphia 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.
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 host public hearings on Sixers arena proposal
Lawmakers will hear testimony from the mayor’s administration, the Sixers, community stakeholders and the general public.
Philly council begin public hearings on Sixers arena proposal Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, Philadelphia City Council will hold a series of public hearings to probe the 76ers’ arena proposal and hear from proponents and opponents of the $1.55 billion development.
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.
Philly City Council takes first step toward approving Sixers’ arena proposal
Council has yet to vote on the legislative package introduced last week that would authorize the Sixers to build the controversial development.
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Sixers arena legislation introduced to City Council amid protests
The Sixers arena bills were introduced to chants of “no arena,” and a leading Chinatown activist was escorted out by security. While being repeatedly interrupted by protestors, City Councilman ...
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How the South Philly sports complex could be reset if the Sixers depart to Center City
Now the stadium-district roster could be reset for the first time in 50 years, if the Sixers depart to a new, $1.55 billion ...
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Legislation on proposed new Sixers arena introduced in Philadelphia City Council
A spokesperson for the Sixers said the team is grateful ... "We will never, ever concede to an arena being built in Chinatown," one man said into a megaphone outside City Hall before the meeting ...