Philadelphia City Council hearings begin on proposed Sixers arena
Tuesday marked another big step in making a Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City a reality.
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Tuesday marked another big step in making a Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City a reality.
At City Council on Tuesday, an urgent call to improve lives for LGBTQIA+ Philadelphians. Councilwoman Rue Landau led the hearing. She is the first openly gay member of city council. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community testified about their struggles to get healthcare and employment. This was the first time the legislative oversight committee held a hearing on LGBTQIA+ issues.
Councilmember Mark Squilla brought forth 13 bills about the arena and the surrounding area as the Sixers seek a move away from Wells Fargo Center.
Philadelphia Councilmember Mark Squilla on Thursday introduced bills that would authorize the proposed new Sixers arena, 76 Place. Protesters opposing the arena made their voices heard inside the chamber.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Philadelphia City Council passed a bill that would fine drivers who stop or park in bike lanes. Some neighbors said the change would be a big inconvenience for those with disabilities.
There are less than 2 weeks until Election Day. Meanwhile, it's unclear whether Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla will introduce legislation that would permit construction to go forward on 76 Place, the proposed new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers, in Center City next to Chinatown. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
City council is considering cracking down on drivers who park or stop in bike lanes with the "Get Out The Bike Lane" bill.
Philadelphia officials this week released four independent reports about the potential impact of a proposed 76ers arena in Market East. The fate of the controversial proposal is now in the hands of city council and the mayor's office.
Former University of the Arts students, faculty and alumni spoke out and asked for answers about why the school closed during a hearing organized by Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Education Thursday.
According to her obituary, Specter died Saturday at her Haverford home due to complications of dementia.
Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the bill in May. Violators will be fined $100.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed three bills related to public safety into law, including one that will add speed cameras on Broad Street.
Traffic numbers from the city show Broad Street is one of the most dangerous streets in the city for drivers and pedestrians.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's One Philly Budget includes billions for Parker's key priorities: Safety, clean and green initiatives, economic opportunity, housing and education.
Overnight, the Philadelphia City Council gave preliminary approval to Mayor Cherelle Parker's $6.37 billion budget. Included in the budget, nearly $2.4 billion in new money over the next five years for the mayor's top priorities: Public safety, clean and green initiatives, economic opportunity, education and housing.
Philly City Council hosted its fourth neighborhood budget town hall on Monday night in West Philadelphia.
The new legislation is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's promise to make Philadelphia safer, cleaner and greener, she said.
Former city councilwoman Marian Tasco was surprised with a mural by Mural Arts Philadelphia at the Finley Recreation Center in East Mount Airy in honor of her public service.
If passed, the Philadelphia bill would require tax prep companies to notify clients of free options for filing in writing.
Philadelphia City Councilmember Anthony Phillips spoke to CBS News Philadelphia's Jessica Kartalija after 8 students were shot near a SEPTA bus stop in his district Wednesday.
A proposed Philadelphia City Council bill wants to crack down on casino-style video games in the city, typically found in convenience stores.
Decker worked for City Council for 36 years and has been chief clerk since 2009.
City council members said the machines often lead to crime.
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson gaveled in the first full session of the year Thursday.
The Diocese of Camden has agreed to a $180-million settlement resolving decades of sex abuse claims made against former priests.
Student-athletes at Villanova are giving back to young boys through a mentorship program with Radnor Middle School.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Caroline LeCount's civil disobedience in Philadelphia led to the desegregation of public transportation in Pennsylvania.
Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night.
A judge has ordered the Trump administration to return the slavery exhibits that were removed from the President's House Site in Philadelphia by Friday.
The Diocese of Camden has agreed to a $180-million settlement resolving decades of sex abuse claims made against former priests.
Student-athletes at Villanova are giving back to young boys through a mentorship program with Radnor Middle School.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Student-athletes at Villanova are giving back to young boys through a mentorship program with Radnor Middle School.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Caroline LeCount's civil disobedience in Philadelphia led to the desegregation of public transportation in Pennsylvania.
A judge has ordered the Trump administration to return the slavery exhibits that were removed from the President's House Site in Philadelphia by Friday.
Philadelphia's Mercy-Douglass Hospital School of Nursing educated generations of Black nurses. Meet the women working to keep the legacy of its trailblazers alive.
The Diocese of Camden has agreed to a $180-million settlement resolving decades of sex abuse claims made against former priests.
Morey's Piers dismantled the Giant Wheel last fall and sent its center hub to the Navy Yard in Philadelphia to be repaired.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
The Diocese of Camden has agreed to pay $180 million in a settlement to more than 300 survivors who were sexually abused by clergy members.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
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.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
The Eagles' main headquarters in South Philadelphia has a new name: the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
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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 Wednesday night.
Last year's Pride march and festival filled the city streets with thousands of people.
Student-athletes at Villanova are giving back to young boys through a mentorship program with Radnor Middle School. Madeleine Wright reports.
A man who was sexually abused by a South Jersey priest said he wanted his work with the settlement to send a message.
The First Black owned business in Chinatown, The Square, opened doors to customers on Tuesday.