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City officials got played on the Sixers arena — and then they tried to play us

Remember that video where the mayor addressed Chinatown residents’ opposition and then rammed the project down their throats anyway? The news conference had that vibe writ large.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker shakes hands with Sixers owner David Adelman (right), who stands next to fellow team owner Josh Harris.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker shakes hands with Sixers owner David Adelman (right), who stands next to fellow team owner Josh Harris.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer
    by Helen Ubiñas | Columnist
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