Over cheers and jeers, Philadelphia City Council members voted to approve the controversial proposal for a new arena for the 76ers in Center City.
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Among the supporters were local unions eager for the 9,000 construction jobs and 1,000 operations jobs the arena will bring.
“Not only do we just build buildings but we maintain them as well, so this is generational wealth for everybody,” said T.J. Lepera, IBW Local 98 Political Director.
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