Squilla believes Philadelphia 76ers might need to change CBA for proposed arena to pass in City Council
The Sixers have agreed to a $50 million Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) to be spent on assisting the surrounding community through the construction phase and beyond.
Mayor Parker on proposed Sixers arena amid city council hearings: 'Keep our Philadelphia 76ers home'
Mayor Cherelle Parker says she is not discouraged as Philadelphia City Council hearings have gone underway on the Sixers' plan to build an arena in Center City.
Philadelphia City Council And 76ers Come To Impasse Over Community Benefits Agreement
Council members retained their oppositional attitude toward the Philadelphia 76ers' plans for a Center City arena during hearings on Tuesday.
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.
Philadelphia City Council wants the Sixers to provide additional funding in CBA for proposed arena
Philadelphia City Council has final say on whether a Sixers arena in Center City will become a reality. There's a lot of uncertainty among councilmembers over whether the $1.3 billion project will help or hurt the city.
SEPTA, community benefits funding, and a rush to approve: City Council members raise concerns about the 76ers’ arena proposal
On the first day of Philadelphia City Council’s high-profile hearings on the 76ers’ arena proposal, lawmakers raised concerns about the project’s potential impact on SEPTA, whether the $50 million community benefits agreement negotiated by Mayor Cherelle L.
Philly City Council says Sixers need to commit more money if they want new arena
During round two of public hearings on the proposed 76ers arena, the Sixers development team testified in front of Philadelphia City Council.
Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal
For more than four hours, lawmakers questioned Parker administration officials about the agreement reached with the team, transportation to the arena and community benefits.
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Philadelphia City Council passes bill to rename Taney Street to LeCount Street
Philadelphia City Council passed a bill Thursday morning to rename Taney Street to LeCount Street. The street had been ...
City Council votes to rename controversial Taney Street after Philadelphia educator and civil rights advocate Caroline LeCount
The street is named for a late Supreme Court justice who supported slavery. Under the bill passed Thursday, it will be the ...
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Sports complex concession workers could get assistance from City Council in contract dispute against Aramark
Workers at the sports complex ended a four-day strike in October as the Phillies brief playoff run started, but they remain ...
A Philadelphia street is officially getting a new name, making history
A street that runs from South Philadelphia to North Philadelphia and will officially have a new name, and be the first street ...
Philly City Council will consider eliminating the resign-to-run rule once again
It's the third time in 20 years that lawmakers will try to repeal the rule that requires they resign from their seats before ...
Philadelphia City Council to vote on renaming Taney Street in city's Grays Ferry neighborhood
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney wrote the Dred Scott decision in 1857, ruling that Black Americans were not and ...
Philly's largest city workers union District Council 33 authorizes strike
Philadelphia’s largest union representing city workers officially authorized its members to go on strike if their demands for ...
City Council is considering a bill to raise wages and boost benefits for stadium workers
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson introduced a bill Thursday to raise wages and boost health benefits for stadium ...