Squilla believes 76ers might need to change CBA for proposed arena to pass
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.
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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.
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 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.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
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.
