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City must lead on Market Street development after Sixers arena debacle | Editorial

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker tried her best to spin the collapsed deal as a win-win, but the Center City arena proposal turned out to be a giant waste of time and money.

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris speaks next to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker at a Monday news conference regarding the Sixers changing directions on its controversial Center City arena proposal.
Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris speaks next to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker at a Monday news conference regarding the Sixers changing directions on its controversial Center City arena proposal.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer