Sixers arena council hearings day 2: 76ers officials pitch their plan
FOX 29's Jeff Cole breaks down the latest developments on the proposed new Philadelphia 76ers arena as city council reaches the second day of hearings.
FOX 29's Jeff Cole breaks down the latest developments on the proposed new Philadelphia 76ers arena as city council reaches the second day of hearings.
Hearings on Sixers proposed arena begin
City Council began hearings on the proposed Sixers arena, while those opposed and for the arena crowd into City Council chambers, making their presence known.
City Council began hearings on the proposed Sixers arena, while those opposed and for the arena crowd into City Council chambers, making their presence known.
Sixers arena: Hearings for proposed 76 Place to begin Tuesday
City council is gearing up to hold several public hearings regarding the proposed new Sixers arena beginning Tuesday.
City council is gearing up to hold several public hearings regarding the proposed new Sixers arena beginning Tuesday.
76ers arena proposal: Legislation introduced to City Council met with loud protests on both sides
Tensions were high Thursday morning as protesters, both for and against the 76ers arena plans, made their voices heard on the steps of City Hall. The arena’s location would be Market Street, at 10tha and 11th streets, right next to the Chinatown neighborhood.
Tensions were high Thursday morning as protesters, both for and against the 76ers arena plans, made their voices heard on the steps of City Hall. The arena’s location would be Market Street, at 10tha and 11th streets, right next to the Chinatown neighborhood.
Legislation for proposed Sixers arena introduced to City Council met with protesters
The legislation for the proposed 76ers arena near Chinatown was introduced to City Council and met with loud protests, both by supporters and opposition.
The legislation for the proposed 76ers arena near Chinatown was introduced to City Council and met with loud protests, both by supporters and opposition.
Philly cycling safety: How City Council is working to keep cyclists safe
Philadelphia City Council is looking to ban people from stopping their cars in the city’s bike lanes and the move comes amid a series of deaths of cyclists at the hand of drivers recently.
Philadelphia City Council is looking to ban people from stopping their cars in the city’s bike lanes and the move comes amid a series of deaths of cyclists at the hand of drivers recently.
Fight over 76ers future heats up as Philly City Council opens fall session
As the fight between Philadelphia and New Jersey gets serious, surrounding the future of the Sixers, opponents are keeping up their own fight. On their first day back in session, it was definitely on Philadelphia’s City Council agenda.
As the fight between Philadelphia and New Jersey gets serious, surrounding the future of the Sixers, opponents are keeping up their own fight. On their first day back in session, it was definitely on Philadelphia’s City Council agenda.
License plate flippers: City Council unanimously votes to ban devices used to alter license plates
Philadelphia's City Council unanimously voted to ban so-called “tag flipping" devices that allow drivers to switch or conceal their license plate.
Philadelphia's City Council unanimously voted to ban so-called “tag flipping" devices that allow drivers to switch or conceal their license plate.
Skill games crackdown: Philadelphia City council wants to restrict, regulate gambling machines
There’s a new push in Philadelphia to crack down on gambling-style skill games, which are often found at corner stores and gas stations.
There’s a new push in Philadelphia to crack down on gambling-style skill games, which are often found at corner stores and gas stations.
Sixers proposed arena top priority as opposition squares off with city council
Philadelphia City Council has opened its 2024 session welcoming four new members but a lingering issue remains - the Sixers proposed arena.
Philadelphia City Council has opened its 2024 session welcoming four new members but a lingering issue remains - the Sixers proposed arena.
Proposed 76ers arena top priority as city council opens session
The Sixers proposed arena continues as a top priority for the new City Council as opposition against the arena mounts.
The Sixers proposed arena continues as a top priority for the new City Council as opposition against the arena mounts.
Philly City Council takes vote on supervised injection sites
Philadelphia City Council voted to make it very difficult to open supervised injection sites.
Philadelphia City Council voted to make it very difficult to open supervised injection sites.
Philly City Council takes vote on supervised injection sites
Philadelphia City Council voted to make it very difficult to open supervised injection sites.
Philadelphia City Council voted to make it very difficult to open supervised injection sites.
Philly City Council takes vote on supervised injection sites
Philadelphia city council voted to make it very difficult to open supervised injection sites.
Philadelphia city council voted to make it very difficult to open supervised injection sites.
Rue Landau ready for historic run as first LGBTQ+ member of City Council
Rue Landau's historic victory came down during last month’s primary. Wednesday evening, with supporters, she says the fight for a seat at the table is an ongoing battle and one she says she’s ready to take on.
Rue Landau's historic victory came down during last month’s primary. Wednesday evening, with supporters, she says the fight for a seat at the table is an ongoing battle and one she says she’s ready to take on.
Rue Landau ready as first LGBTQ+ member of City Council
Rue Landau's historic victory came down during last month’s primary. Wednesday evening, with supporters, she says the fight for a seat at the table is an ongoing battle and one she says she’s ready to take on.
Rue Landau's historic victory came down during last month’s primary. Wednesday evening, with supporters, she says the fight for a seat at the table is an ongoing battle and one she says she’s ready to take on.
Philadelphia City Councilmember introduces legislation banning ski masks citywide: 'Residents want a ban'
According to officials,if the bill passes, it would prohibit people from wearing skis masks in schools, recreation centers, daycares, parks, city-owned buildings, or on any mode of transportation.
According to officials,if the bill passes, it would prohibit people from wearing skis masks in schools, recreation centers, daycares, parks, city-owned buildings, or on any mode of transportation.
'Anti-drifting' bill introduced days after illegal car meet-ups turned deadly
Philadelphia City Council is now taking up the issue of illegal street racing days after illegal car meet-ups across the city culminated in a deadly officer-involved shooting.
Philadelphia City Council is now taking up the issue of illegal street racing days after illegal car meet-ups across the city culminated in a deadly officer-involved shooting.
Bobby Henon: Former Philadelphia councilmember sentenced following corruption trial
A former Philadelphia council member convicted along with a prominent labor leader in a federal public corruption case has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
A former Philadelphia council member convicted along with a prominent labor leader in a federal public corruption case has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke not seeking re-election: 'Privilege of a lifetime'
"It's been the privilege of a lifetime to serve the people of Philadelphia. And I'm excited and looking forward to continuing to serve the public in meaningful ways," Clarke said.
"It's been the privilege of a lifetime to serve the people of Philadelphia. And I'm excited and looking forward to continuing to serve the public in meaningful ways," Clarke said.