FOX 29's Jeff Cole breaks down the latest developments on the proposed new Philadelphia 76ers arena as city council reaches the second day of hearings.

Philadelphia City Council kicked off a series of hearings on the proposed Sixers arena, planned for Market East. Officials made a full-court press while opponents continue to speak out.

Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as City Council held its first public hearing.

If the arena project is to be approved by the end of the year — as the 76ers have requested and as Mayor Parker is aiming for ― lawmakers would have to vote it out of committee in just three weeks.

On the first of eight days of hearings about the project, legislators showed concern over disruptions at Jefferson Station and funding.

The 76ers and SEPTA have yet to reach an agreement over how the cash-strapped authority will cover the additional operational costs it is expected to incur if the team’s $1.55 billion arena proposal ... to examining the Sixers’ plan to build a new ...

Philadelphia City Council has final say on whether a Sixers arena in Center City will become a reality. There's a lot of uncertainty among councilmembers over whether the $1.3 billion project will help or hurt the city.

During round two of public hearings on the proposed 76ers arena, the Sixers development team testified in front of Philadelphia City Council.