First public testimony for proposed Sixers arena begins Tuesday [Video]

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The public will get to testify for the first time in front of the Philadelphia City Council this week to express thoughts on the proposed Sixers arena in Center City.

The Philadelphia City Council Committee of the Whole will hear testimony during hearings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at City Hall.

The hearings will include testimony from dozens of community leaders and executives, as well as a portion dedicated to public comments.

The full hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

During those hearings, members of the public will testify from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The final hearing on Thursday will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is scheduled entirely for public testimony.

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