Sharp decline in homicides shows that mayor’s all-of-the-above strategy may be working | Editorial
But fighting crime in Philadelphia will take continued attention to challenge the decades of disinvestment and decline in ...
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 ...
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 says her heart is with those in New Orleans after New Year's Day attack
Philadelphia Police say they're "closely monitoring" the city's annual New Year's Day parade after at least 10 people were ...
Philadelphia Mag13d
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 ...
Philly debuted an exciting affordable housing pilot in 2024. Will Mayor Parker plan more like it?
At the northwest corner of 13th and Bainbridge, The Parker apartment complex opened in October with a third of its 45 units ...
Philadelphia Tribune15d
From crime to street sweeping, Mayor Parker highlights achievements in first 'State of the City' address
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker capped a busy, but historic week, with her first State of the City address Friday ...
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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 reflected on her first year in office during a State of the City address on Friday afternoon. It's been 353 days since ...
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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.
Carolers with Sunrise Philly hope to get Mayor Parker’s attention to increase Parks & Rec budget
Carolers with Sunrise Philly were hoping to get Mayor Cherelle Parker’s attention at City Hall Tuesday morning. They sang ...
WHYY9d
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 ...
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.