Philadelphia councilman vows proposed 76 Place Arena will not get public funding
In front of hundreds of constituents in December, Philadelphia Councilman Mark Squilla vowed to prevent any backdoor public financing of the proposed 76 Place Arena.
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In front of hundreds of constituents in December, Philadelphia Councilman Mark Squilla vowed to prevent any backdoor public financing of the proposed 76 Place Arena.
Democrat Cherelle Parker is vying to become Philadelphia's 100th mayor, and she has crime and public safety atop her priority list.
David Oh, who served 11 years on Philadelphia City Council, says the city needs change. If elected, Oh would bring that as the first Republican mayor since 1952.
The Sixers were originally going to ask for approval during the current city council session.
76 Devcorp said community members will learn more about the arena's design, transportation and economic impact during the five scheduled August virtual meetings.
76 Devcorp, the company working on the Sixers arena, is also building a $250 million residential building as part of the arena project.
The Sixers on Thursday released more information on agreements they say they will reach with the city as they develop 76 Place, the team's proposed Center City arena bordering Chinatown.
The Sixers say the proposed 76 Place arena will generate $200 million for schools and $800 million for the city over 30 years.
Greyhound is on the move, opening a new terminal at 7th and Market Streets, but passengers say day 1 has been a rough go.
The proposed arena, 76 Place at Market East, would be built where part of the Fashion District Mall is. It's on the edge of Chinatown from Market to Cuthbert Streets between 10th and 11th.
Democratic Philadelphia mayor candidates weighed on the proposed Sixers arena after groups proposed to the project turned in 15,000 signatures from concerned citizens.
A group opposed to the proposed Sixers arena in Market East showed up at City Hall Thursday to deliver petitions to Philadelphia City Council.
Philadelphia officials say they are launching an independent study on the impact the Sixers' proposed arena would have on Center City.
The city says the studies will assess the building design, community impact and urban planning, economic impact and the parking and traffic impact.
The conversations of the arena built in Washington D.C.'s Chinatown 30 years ago are similar to the proposed Sixers arena in Market East.
Chinatown residents filled the Crane Community Center for the second of three steering committee meetings.
The community is speaking out loud and clear through signs reading "Save Chinatown" and "No Arena."
The Chinatown community has been upset and outraged ever since the 76 Place proposal surfaced.
Last month, the Sixers ownership announced their plans to build the new arena, calling it 76 Place at Market East.
It's no secret that Harris-Blitzer Entertainment, which owns the Sixers and several other professional sports teams, wants its own arena.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania hosted a children's party in West Philly for families impacted by disaster over the past year.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
Tickets are on sale now for 2025 Philadelphia Mummers Parade bleacher seats and Fancy Brigade Finale Shows.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty in connection with the 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, officials said.
The family of Eric Harrison, a security guard fatally stabbed inside a Macy's in Philadelphia, has filed a new civil lawsuit.
Police have arrested a second 14-year-old in a shooting at the Dilworth Park ice skating rink that injured three teens.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Investigators in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, say they believe Dr. Michael Anthony was stabbed multiple times outside his home.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
After rain moved through the Delaware Valley, with even some snow across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the precipitation will move out for most of the second half of the day.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
Your favorite Philadelphia sports mascots want you to cozy up by the fireplace with a special YouTube video this year.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball's return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Hornets on Monday night.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Hornets are "in discussions" to bring on Michael Vick to lead the program.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
The fire started inside a 3-story home on North Gratz Street Thursday morning.
Snow is possible for some of us on Friday, especially north and west of Philadelphia, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.
The woman's body was found on the second floor of a home on Severn Avenue Thursday morning.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast in the sphere.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Devin Weedon, who was shot and killed on the way to school in 2022. His family still has questions.