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Yet another item for the mayor-elect’s to-do list: addressing Philadelphia’s sluggish economy | Editorial

As a candidate, much of Cherelle Parker's focus was on addressing public safety issues. Her attention is also needed to reverse the city's fiscal fortunes.

During the Kenney administration, Philadelphia's economy barely grew. It's essential that Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker improves upon that track record, the Editorial Board writes.
During the Kenney administration, Philadelphia's economy barely grew. It's essential that Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker improves upon that track record, the Editorial Board writes.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer