Politics & Government

Physicians, Medical Groups Testify On Day 4 Of Hearings On Philadelphia 76ers' Proposed Arena

"Common sense should tell you that 10th Street is only two lanes going down that street," Health Commissioner Walter Tsao said.

(CBS Philadelphia)

Novemebr 21, 2024

Councilmembers at Philadelphia City Hall continued to hear testimony Wednesday over the plans for the 76ers' proposed Center City arena.

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Members of the public and experts went in front of the mic to make their case to city lawmakers on Day 4 of hearings.

On Wednesday afternoon, a panel of physicians and medical groups testified in front of council and opposed the plan, including former Philadelphia Health Commissioner Walter Tsao. The panel expressed concern about traffic causing issues for people getting to Jefferson Hospital.

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