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.
Opponents and supporters of the Philadelphia 76ers proposed arena in the Market East neighborhood squared off outside and inside City Hall Thursday as a package of bills allowing for the construction were introduced.While the clerk read aloud, a protest started with a shout and quickly grew to a full-throated protest.
Back inside, as the Council President pounded his gavel for silence, the legislation, inches thick as it sat on the clerk’s desk, was introduced.Squilla said affordable housing and a plan to protect small business are tucked in the legislation, but opposition remains.
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