Last week, Mayor Cherelle Parker joined the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) to launch the new City College for Municipal Employment, which will train students specifically for local government jobs. The program aims...more
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced via social media that her administration has reached an agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers over their proposed Center City arena. City Councilmember Mark Squilla (District 1),...more
On Wednesday, September 18, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker officially announced that her administration has reached an agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers over the proposed Center City 76Place arena, a significant...more
Mayor Parker Holds Town Hall on Proposed Center City Arena-
On Wednesday evening, Mayor Cherelle Parker hosted a community meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center regarding the proposed $1.55 billion Center City...more
City Leaders Gather to Decry Violence in Wake of West Philadelphia Mass Shooting-
A mass shooting in West Philadelphia claimed the lives of three and injured an additional six, prompting Philadelphia leadership to convene...more
From Prosecutor to Chief Public Safety Director-
Adam Geer — Mayor Cherelle Parker’s inaugural nominee for Chief Public Safety Director, a position created by City Council last year — spent the majority of his career as a...more
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Mayor Charelle Parker’s Street Cleaning Initiative Kicks Off-
Philadelphia’s Department of Sanitation claimed that it has cleaned 3,000 of the total 18,000 city blocks promised in Mayor Parker’s citywide clean-up program....more
Mayor Parker Bans Bump Stocks -
In response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that lifted a federal ban on such items, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker swiftly enacted local legislation prohibiting rapid-fire gun...more
City Council Approves FY25 Budget- Early Thursday morning, Philadelphia City Council advanced Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed $6.37 billion FY25 Budget. The budget prioritizes public safety and quality-of-life improvement...more
Your search for "All" returned 4,837 results News and intelligence for professionals on the front lines of policy in the city and suburbs of Philadelphia MORE Surcharging innovator Jonathan Razi and Keturah Taylor analyze the...more
Mayor Parker’s FY25 Budget Leaves UC Townhomes Agreement in Limbo- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s FY25 budget lacks funding for the development of a proposed affordable housing project at 39th and Market Streets, the...more
The City is reportedly working with service providers to open a triage center in Fairmount for individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders, with the goal of providing short-term care and connecting...more
Mayor Cherelle Parker marked her 100th day in office by unveiling her administration’s highly anticipated comprehensive plan to enhance public safety citywide, which includes measures to increase police presence across the...more
The 100th Mayor’s First 100 Days-
In her first 100 days, Mayor Cherelle Parker has tackled issues including boosting public safety, stabilizing Kensington, combating the city's “Filthadelphia” reputation, creating more...more
Mayor Parker Signs Public Safety, Quality-of-Life Bills into Law-
Mayor Cherelle Parker signed several bills into law yesterday, including a curfew for select Kensington businesses, a license plate flipping device ban, and...more
This week, Philadelphia City Council embarked on its first round of hearings on Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $6.3 billion FY25 budget, which featured discussion about police response to youth gun violence and the lack of a funding...more
Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) are clearing encampments of individuals experiencing homelessness from the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and connecting those in need with...more
3/22/2024
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On Thursday, March 14, Mayor Cherelle Parker delivered her first annual Budget Address to City Council, where she unveiled her $6.29 billion FY25 Budget proposal — an approximately $1 million increase over the FY24 budget...more
Mayor Cherelle Parker delivered her first budget address to City Council this morning. The $6.29 billion proposed spending plan — which does not include any new taxes or planned cuts to wage and business taxes — focuses on...more
A Preview of Mayor Parker’s First Budget Proposal Mayor Cherelle Parker will present her first budget plan next week, which is expected to focus largely on her campaign promises to make Philadelphia safer, cleaner, and...more
During her first address to the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker urged Philadelphia businesses to bring remote employees back to in-person work. Ahead of her speech, Mayor Parker...more
Parker Administration Splits Licenses, Inspections; Considers Bringing City Workers Back into the Office-
Following the Parker Administration’s decision to split the Streets and Sanitation Department, the mayor also...more
What Governor Shapiro’s $48.34B FY25 State Budget Means for Philadelphia-
This week, Governor Josh Shapiro proposed a $48.34 billion state budget, which Mayor Parker has endorsed for its potential to address Philadelphia’s...more
Council to Consider Bill Trio Aimed at Protecting Renters, Homeowners-
City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (District 3) introduced a legislative package that, if passed, would freeze property taxes for eligible residents,...more
The first meeting of 2024 back at City Hall — also the first with new City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (District 2) at the dais — saw the introduction of several new bills, including proposed regulations on...more