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

PHILADELPHIA — The future of Philadelphia’s Market East community in Center City is now crystal clear as City Council has voted to approve a $1.3 billion plan to bring a brand new arena for the Philadelphia Sixers to the neighborhood.

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76ers' arena proposal takes crucial step forward as Philadelphia lawmakers green light new stadium

The proposal has faced plenty of opposition in Philly and was called a 'sellout deal' by some city councilmembers
CBS Sports - Dec. 12
NFL approves sale of minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value

The National Football league has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.
CNBC - Dec. 11
NFL approves sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value

The National Football League has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.
NBC News - Dec. 11
Weiner launches exploratory committee for NYC City Council run

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) launched an exploratory committee to potentially run for New York City Council, 13 years after resigning from Congress amid a sexting scandal. Weiner, 60, ...
The Hill - Dec. 10
Thousands to get payouts as Birmingham City Council agrees equal pay deal

Settling the thousands of long-running claims is a "good day for low-paid women", Unison says.
BBC News - Dec. 10
New York City Council Sues Adams for Blocking Solitary Confinement Ban

The lawsuit charges that Mayor Eric Adams exceeded his authority when he declared a state of emergency to block a ban on the practice in city jails.
The New York Times - Dec. 9
New York City Approves a Plan to Create 80,000 New Homes

The City Council passed a major housing plan known as “City of Yes.” Experts and elected officials say it is only a first step to address the housing crisis.
The New York Times - Dec. 5
Data centers proliferate nationwide, encroaching on cities, suburbs

Abutting homes, schools an parks, the sprawling warehouses are a huge drain on local resources and major pollutant.
CBS News - Dec. 5
Yellowknife city council drops city-run dog pound from budget

Yellowknife city council removed $550,000, intended to operate its own dog pound, from the city's draft budget on Monday.Council made the unanimous decision as part of its budget review. The city's ...
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3