Union, business leaders and SEPTA give testimony on 76ers' proposed arena
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
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Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, people who support and oppose the Sixers' proposal testified, including development and business leaders.
The Sixers are off to a disastrous 2-11 start and reportedly held a team meeting after Monday night's loss to the Miami Heat.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 30 points in his return from a sprained ankle, Tyler Herro added 18 and the Heat erased an early 19-point deficit to beat the 76ers, 106-89.
The Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to a 98-86 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game.
The Sixers' Spectrum-themed City Edition jerseys reclaim "the time-honored tradition of the home white uniform."
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.
Jared McCain had a career-high 34 for the 76ers, who played without Paul George and Joel Embiid on the second night of a back-to-back.
Forty military kids participated in an hourlong basketball clinic at the Wells Fargo Center before the Sixers-Cavaliers game.
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.
The Philadelphia 76ers hosted a basketball clinic for military kids Wednesday as part of the team's Stars and Stripes initiative during Military Family Appreciation Month.
The Philadelphia City Council's second day of public hearings in the effort to move the Sixers arena to Center City gets underway Wednesday, with team representatives set to make their case on why the $1.3 billion project should be approved.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.
Tuesday marked another big step in making a Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City a reality.
Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut for the Sixers after injuries and a suspension for shoving a reporter.
Jared McCain had a career-high 27 points as the 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 107-105 overtime win over the Hornets.
LeBron James had his second triple-double of the season as the Lakers extended the 76ers' miserable start.
CBS Philadelphia is a proud partner with the Delaware Blue Coats, the Sixers G League team. Some of their games are on our sister station Philly 57. The team's season opener is at Chase Fieldhouse this Saturday night. One guy who tried to make the team this year, but came up just a little short, is our own Pat Gallen.
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A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
Council members will hold eight days of public hearings before they vote on the legislation to build the arena.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for their Week 18 home game against Washington, aiming for a strong playoff position.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for their Week 18 home game against Washington, aiming for a strong playoff position.
Fog and rain showers will kick off the week in the Philadelphia area before gusty winds and an Arctic blast of air move in Monday afternoon.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
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A man was shot and killed Sunday in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, police said.
A woman and a man were shot in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood
Nearly 93,000 travelers are set to move through Philadelphia International Airport in post-holiday rush.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
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One pilot died and another pilot was critically injured after two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
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Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
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Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for their Week 18 home game against Washington, aiming for a strong playoff position.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night, as feels-like temps will be in the teens.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in South Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday. The other pilot involved in the crash died at the scene.
The new red light camera in West Philly is located at 58th Street and Baltimore Avenue.
Standing alongside Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, Mr. Trump also claimed dozens of other countries that supported the peace deal are ready to "wipe out" the terrorist group if Hamas doesn't disarm, but he did not name any of them.
About 93,000 people were expected to fly into or out of Philadelphia International Airport Monday alone.