Philadelphia City Council on Thursday gave initial approval to the 76ers’ proposed Center City arena, effectively green-lighting the project ahead of an expected final vote next week.

In Philadelphia's City Hall, Council is starting a new session. Among their top priorities for this year are a new 76ers arena proposal and the soda tax. With the Sixers now planning to stay in ...

The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final ... For now, there are few details about the joint venture in South Philadelphia, which arena opponents celebrated. The whole process ...

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and members of the City Council are set to make a "major announcement" Monday after plans to build a new arena for the 76ers basketball team fell through over ...

The next time that there’s a proposal to build a new arena, Council President Kenyatta Johnson said City Council will take more time reviewing the plans. City Council approved construction of 76 ...

The highly contested 76 Place on Market East was backtracked Sunday afternoon after an arduous City Council vetting process, protests and two-year negotiations. Comcast and the 76ers agreed to keep ...

which also owns the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL, who play there too. Opponents of the arena's move to downtown celebrated the news. Two City Council members who voted against the plan ...