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Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla
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Urban Planning

Vote on Sixers arena proposal a moving target as City Council wraps up hearings

Lawmakers must vote enabling legislation out of committee by Dec. 12 to authorize the arena before the end of the year.

1 year ago

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Public comment winds down, votes loom for arena project

Here’s what you need to know as City Council moves toward crucial votes at arena hearings.

1 year ago

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‘This ripple effect we’re seeing’: Delaware sports tourism brings in $5 million a week

The BMW golf championship in 2022 was the biggest event by far, but youth soccer, lacrosse, basketball, baseball and softball tourneys fuel the industry.

1 year ago

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Mayor Parker works to shore up arena support at Mount Airy town hall

Parker pushed her case to residents of her home neighborhood Monday evening. The next morning, Black Philly for Chinatown pushed a different argument.

1 year ago

Carter Hart skating
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Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of 5 hockey players, including ex-Flyers goalie

Arguments will continue for weeks in the case involving Carter Hart, who left the Flyers in January, and four other members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team.

1 year ago

agles running back Saquon Barkley, left, runs against Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
Arts & Entertainment

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams

Barkley leads the league with a career-best 1,392 yards rushing, including a league-best seven 100-yard rushing games in his seismic first season with Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Jason Kelce
Arts & Entertainment

Here’s Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season

The show will originate in front of a live audience from Union Transfer in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Wendell Smallwood running
Courts & Law

Former Eagles player Wendell Smallwood Jr. charged with COVID-19, tax fraud

The former running back is charged with submitting fraudulent PPP loans and tax filings.

1 year ago

marathon runners
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Billy Penn

Here’s all the details for Marathon Weekend in Philly

When everything starts. Where to watch runners. What the road closures will look like from Friday to Saturday.

1 year ago

Representatives of SEPTA sit and speak
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Show me the money: SEPTA tells City Council it needs millions to expand service for arena goers

The authority is in dire straits as the Sixers seek to build the transit-oriented development. It’s unclear where the additional funding will come from.

1 year ago

Protesters disrupt Philadelphia City Council
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

2 issues that could possibly stop the Sixers’ arena project

City Council will hold three hearings this week on the Sixers’ arena, starting Tuesday. Funding issues remain unanswered.

1 year ago

Stan Drayton coaching
Community

Stan Drayton out as Temple football coach after 3 seasons

Defensive coordinator Everett Withers will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead

The Eagles won their sixth straight since their bye to improve to 8-2.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, left, and Saquon Barkley
Community

Eagles and Commanders meet in biggest game in NFC East rivalry series in nearly 30 years

The Eagles are 7-2 heading into Thursday night’s game against the Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.

1 year ago

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Community

Xfinity Live! getting $15 million in upgrades to expand plaza, outdoor backyard area

Cordish Companies and Comcast Spectacor unveiled concepts showcasing additions to its plaza and outdoor area.

1 year ago

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