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City council approves Philadelphia 76ers arena

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Philadelphia City Council Says Yes to New 76ers Arena Next to Chinatown

The mayor and labor unions touted the economic promise of the $1.3 billion project. Opponents said the arena would decimate the city’s storied Chinatown.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 3d

City Council gives final approval to the 76ers’ Center City arena proposal

Before Thursday’s session began, anti-arena demonstrators locked arms on the Council floor and temporarily prevented Council President Kenyatta Johnson from gaveling in the start of the meeting.

Philadelphia residents react as City Council approves 76ers arena plan

The Philadelphia City Council voted to approve a $1.3 billion plan to bring a brand new arena for the 76ers to the city’s Markey East community. While some are celebrating, many others are concerned about the future of the area.

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Philly lawmakers approve new oversight structure for the city’s troubled jails | City Council roundup

Council members approved legislation to create an independent oversight board to monitor and investigate the city’s jail ...

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76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers won city council approval on Thursday for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from ...

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Philadelphia City Council approves $1.3B 76ers Center City arena plan

The future of Philadelphia’s Market East community in Center City is now crystal clear as City Council has voted to ...

City Council gives final approval for new Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City

Philadelphia City Council gave final approval for the proposed Sixers arena in Center City during a session on ...

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