Mayor Parker had a big first year, from city cleanup to the Sixers arena. But many challenges remain.
Parker has largely gotten her way on major issues and has advanced a majority of her campaign promises, but vulnerabilities ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker marks the end of her first year in office with Philly’s first ‘State of the City’ speech at Temple
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Friday took the Broad Street Line from City Hall to Temple University’s Performing Arts Center to ...
A timeline of Mayor Parker’s first year in office, from staff shake-ups to advocating for the 76ers arena
When Mayor Cherelle L. Parker was inaugurated in January, Philadelphia was in a precarious moment. The city was emerging from ...
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76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers won city council approval on Dec. 19 for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from ...
Cherelle Parker reflects on her first year in Philadelphia mayor's office during State of the City event
With just a matter of days left in 2024, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is reflecting on her first year in office during ...
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Mayor Parker’s big first year | Morning Newsletter
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker had a big first year in office. She has largely gotten her way on major issues, such as the 76ers ...
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Philly homicides have dropped 37% since 2021
City leaders are touting 2024’s decline in gun violence, but they say more work needs to be done to improve those numbers ...
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How’s Mayor Parker Doing After a Year in Office?
I ran for mayor a couple of years ago because I love Philadelphia. I care deeply about its people and its future, and I wanted to do whatever I could to help improve our city. I didn’t win, but when ...
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What’s Thwarting Philadelphia’s Crime Cleanup
The new mayor’s work is being undermined by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers first State of the City address
Mayor Cherelle Parker delivered her first State of the City address, touting increased safety, due to a reduced number of gun ...
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Mayor Parker touts accomplishments during 'State of the City' address
Parker spoke about growing Philadelphia's police force and additions to staff in prisons, along with changes made to combat homelessness and blight.
When is trash pickup in Philadelphia this week? Residents are still figuring out second weekly collections.
At the start of December, Philadelphia introduced twice-weekly trash collection for parts of Center City and South Philly.