Cherelle Lesley Parker (born September 9, 1972) [2] is an American politician who has served as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia since 2024. She is the first woman to hold the office. [3] [4] Parker served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2005 to 2015, representing the 200th district in Northwest Philadelphia.

On January 2, 2024, Cherelle Parker was inaugurated as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, becoming the first woman to lead the city and hold the office in 341 years.

Jan 15, 2025 · Cherelle Parker is the 100th mayor of Philadelphia — and the first woman to hold the post. A Democrat and former two-term member of Philadelphia City Council representing the 9th District, Parker took over the office former Mayor Jim Kenney occupied for eight years at 00:00 hours on January 1, 2024.

Dec 23, 2024 · After Mayor Cherelle Parker's first year as mayor of Philadelphia, Allan Domb shares his assessment — and what he hopes comes next.

Mar 17, 2025 · Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker recently presented her proposed $6.7 Billion Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) Operating Budget also known as the “One Philly 2.0 Budget” to Philadelphia City Council members. During her 90-minute budget address inside a packed City Council Chambers, Mayor Parker highlighted the following things: ...

22 hours ago · Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has made her $800 million housing plan the centerpiece of her first term. Last month, we called it an ambitious and laudable goal, but one that needed to overcome steep obstacles. While the thrust of what the mayor has proposed makes sense for our city, she and her ...

Nov 8, 2023 · Cherelle Parker is literally one in a hundred after being elected Philadelphia's first female mayor. In a historic vote, Parker became the City of Brotherly Love's 100th mayor and the first woman ...

Mar 24, 2025 · Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s Public Schedule for the Holiday Weekend (Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20, 2025) April 17, 2025. Press Release Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s Public Schedule for Thursday, April 17, 2025. April 16, 2025. See all Press releases . Top. Search for: Birth, marriage & life events.

Mar 7, 2024 · PHILADELPHIA – Today, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced the latest in a series of significant personnel announcements, as the Parker Administration continues to grow, filling roles essential to the mayor’s vision of a Safer, Cleaner, Greener Philadelphia, with Economic Opportunity for All.

Cherelle served for 10 years (2005 – 2015) as a State Representative representing Northwest Philadelphia. On winning her election, she made history as the youngest African-American woman elected to the State Legislature.