Sixers, 76ers arena and Philadelphia City Council

Philadelphia City Council to begin hearings for proposed Sixers arena. See the schedule.
City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
5 Philly city councilmembers voted no on first proposed Sixers arena legislation
As the Philadelphia City Council takes the first steps toward approving the newly proposed Sixers arena, five members voted "no" and cited the process being rushed and more questions needing to be asked.
City Council considers 76ers 'arena services district' to mitigate impacts on communities near proposed new site
Mark Squilla crafted and introduced the bill, which would create an authority to manage traffic and support small businesses.
Sixers arena legislation introduced to City Council amid protests
The Sixers arena legislation was introduced to chants of “no arena,” and a leading Chinatown activist was escorted out of City Council chambers by security.
City Council to begin public hearings on Philadelphia 76ers' proposed arena next week
Council members will hold eight days of public hearings before they vote on the legislation to build the arena.
Committee hearings scheduled for proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson has announced the dates for hearings on 76 Place, the proposed area for the 76ers in Center City.
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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Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Search for a United Philadelphia
Democrat Cherelle Parker took office as Philadelphia's 100th ... to make good on a string of campaign commitments. The City Council is set to begin debating a controversial proposal to build ...
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Members of Philadelphia's largest city workers union votes to authorize strike
The more than 9,000 city employees represented by AFSCME District Council 33 have been working without a contract since July.
Critics line up to bash land bank in Council, as Parker administration promises change
The Parker administration's new leadership says that many longstanding issues with the land bank will soon be addressed, ...
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Philadelphia Braces for Potential Standstill as Major Municipal Union DC 33 Authorizes Strike Over Contract Disputes
Philadelphia's largest municipal union, District Council 33, has voted to authorize a strike, demanding a fair contract as ...
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Philadelphia's largest blue-collar workers union flood streets near City Hall, vote to authorize strike
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers rallied at City Hall Wednesday night calling on Mayor Parker to meet their demands.
Philly’s largest union for city workers floats possible strike over contract dispute with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration
The main sticking point is that Mayor Parker wants AFSCME D.C. 33 to agree to a one-year deal rather a traditional four-year contract.