When spring arrives in Philadelphia, the corner of 13th and Market Streets will look a whole lot different. In March, the Macy’s that has occupied the historic Wanamaker Building since 2006 is scheduled to close,

The closure is the latest drama on a stretch of East Market Street that’s been the focus of a recent and fierce civic debate over the approval of a proposed arena for the Sixers.

The Macy's store on Market Street in Center City is set to close, the retailer and Philadelphia officials announced.Macy's announced a plan in December to cut 150 underperforming stores by 2026 – and on Thursday,