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Bills on proposed new Sixers arena advance in Philadelphia City Council
Bills allowing the Philadelphia 76ers to build a new arena in Center City were passed out of committee Thursday.
Sixers arena: City Council reconvenes to vote on controversial Center City arena plan
Philadelphia City Council will reconvene Thursday to vote on a package of bills that, if passed, would approve construction of a new Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City.
Philadelphia City Council committee advances bills on proposed 76ers arena
A Philadelphia City Council committee voted to advance several bills concerning the 76ers' proposed arena, 76 Place, on Thursday morning.
What's holding up the Sixers arena vote in City Council
Philadelphia lawmakers are engaged in last-minute negotiations with the Sixers to salvage a controversial deal to build a downtown arena. Why it matters: The City Council has proposed doubling the amount the 76ers agreed to spend in a community benefits agreement to $100 million — the major sticking point in securing sign-off on the legislative package by year-end,
Philadelphia City Council member "undecided" on Sixers arena before potential vote
City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said she's still undecided on the Sixers' proposed arena before a potential vote on Wednesday.
Sixers arena vote delayed again as Philly City Council pushes for $100M community benefits agreement
The Sixers have not yet agreed to proposed amendments to a legislative package containing the approvals the team needs to build the $1.3 billion arena.
Sixers arena vote hits snag as City Council seeks $100M community agreement
With a self-imposed deadline for the project's approval fast approaching, the Sixers appear to be at an impasse with City Council over the value of the community benefits agreement included in the deal.
'Mass car caravan' in Center City will simulate Sixers Arena gridlock: Here's when
A “mass car caravan" will drive through Center City on Thursday during rush hour to simulate Sixers Arena traffic. Here's what we to expect:
Outbursts lead City Council to postpone final committee meeting on Sixers arena
Philadelphia City Council's Committee of the Whole has postponed a final hearing on the plan to bring a $1.3 billion arena for the Philadelphia 76ers to Center City as shouting stalled discussion on Wednesday.
Sixers arena proposal: Inside the final community meeting before city council committee votes
Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke out in support of the new Sixers' arena to be built in Center City in the final community meeting before a city council committee holds a hearing Wednesday regarding several bills tied to the project.
Sixers arena vote delayed by City Council as team's deadline looms
With just weeks left until the Sixers' self-imposed deadline, Philadelphia City Council postponed on Thursday a vote on the $1.3 billion Center City arena proposal.
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Sixers Arena Successfully Voted Out of Committee, Paving the Way for Full Approval Next Week
After several delays, Philadelphia City Council voted yes on Thursday to the package of legislation required to move the ...
Build the Sixers arena uptown instead
A perfect uptown site is the southwest corner of Broad and Lehigh.