Protesters tried their best to stop a City Council vote on the 76ers arena proposal, but despite the disruption, all the measures needed to move the project forward passed. Meanwhile, Sang Kee Peking Duck House in Chinatown shut down indefinitely because of a dangerous, damaged steam pipe. The 76ers just can’t catch a break this season. And how to recycle your Christmas tree…by feeding it to goats. Matt Leon and KYW Newradio’s reporters share some holiday spirit along with the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:08 City Council greenlights 76ers Center City arena

07:09 Sang Kee Peking Duck House shuts down to fix hot steam issue

13:12 FAA bans drones in parts of NJ as mysterious sightings spread

18:42 Injuries, bad luck plague the 76ers

24:34 “The Philly Specials” trio of Eagles players deliver gifts to Philadelphia school kids

28:39 The Philly Goat Project’s Tree-Cycle Festival

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