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Philly's new director of LGBTQ+ Affairs is Tyrell Brown, who has helped shape the city's Pride events

Mayor Parker's 2026 budget proposal calls for tax cuts, higher parking rates and more housing spending

Looking ahead to Philly's busy 2026, leaders allocate $45 million for planning, beautification and security projects

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One year into Mayor Parker's Kensington intervention, city officials tout lower crime, better community services

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City plans security measures, road closures on Super Bowl Sunday to manage expected influx of Eagles fans

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City launches fundraiser to support Northeast Philly plane crash victims

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Jet crash in Northeast Philly is among the city's 'worst black swan events,' Mayor Parker says

New court in Kensington will serve as a pipeline to drug treatment, Mayor Parker says

Mayor Cherelle Parker's flubbed Eagles chant spawns T-shirt by Phillygoat

With 76ers arena plans scrapped in Center City, Mayor Cherelle Parker says revitalization will 'start from scratch'

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Philly to offer year-long housing to 336 people in addiction recovery at Holmesburg facility

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Yes, Philly is a sanctuary city − but that offers undocumented immigrants little protection from mass deportations

Philly Sanctuary Parker

76ers arena project enters next phase as Chinatown advocates reel from long fight

76ers Arena Next Steps

In wake of Christmas Village shooting, Mayor Cherelle Parker says incident 'does not define us'

Parker Christmas Village

Philly youth sports programs get $3 million from city for travel expenses, equipment upgrades and other expenses

Philly youth sports

Mayor Cherelle Parker begins search for new LGBTQ+ Affairs leader after filling 2 top roles in her administration

Cherelle Parker administration

Gov. Josh Shapiro approves $153 million for SEPTA to prevent massive fare increases, service cuts

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In first post-election comments, Mayor Cherelle Parker says she's committed to transparency

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Mayor Cherelle Parker shakes up administration, naming new leaders for two major initiatives

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Report: Sixers hope to bring WNBA franchise to Philadelphia

At meeting on 76ers arena, Mayor Cherelle Parker details $50 million community benefits agreement

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Funeral services for Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman begin early Thursday

Former Project HOME executive to lead Philly's Office of Homeless Services

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Hundreds of people pack town hall for 76ers arena to discuss polarizing proposal in Center City

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Mayor Cherelle Parker to discuss 76ers arena proposal at town hall Wednesday

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Thousands of city workers get pay raise with contract extension, but the union isn't thrilled about the deal

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Bike activists delivered a petition to Mayor Cherelle Parker's office with a 'cold reception'

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Deadly block party shooting in West Philly grew out of an argument, Police Commissioner Bethel says

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City employees expected in the office Monday after judge denies injunction on mayor's policy

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With Philly's return-to-office deadline looming, city employees await ruling on union lawsuit

Philly office hearing

Mayor Cherelle Parker stands firm on return-to-office policy as union's lawsuit to block it heads to court

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Philly's new Office of Public Safety brings together several city services

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Union sues over Mayor Cherelle Parker's return-to-office policy for city workers

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Philly's new fire commissioner, Jeffrey Thompson, brings 35 years of experience to the job

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City Council unanimously approves Mayor Cherelle Parker's first budget

City Council approves mayor's budget

City Council backs low-income real estate tax relief, Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget

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Philly 'Clean and Green' officials reveal 13-week neighborhood cleaning plan

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City Council could subpoena Mayor Parker over plans for Fairmount shelter

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Parker's plans for Fairmount shelter has some neighbors worried, but Penn expert says don't fear a crime uptick

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Police clear out Kensington homeless encampment; advocates frustrated with the process

Drivers with illegally tinted windows can be fined $100 under new Philly law

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Drug users and unhoused people consider their next paths ahead of city's crackdown in Kensington

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32 years ago, Philly began using syringe exchanges to fight AIDS. With funding now in doubt, experts fear an HIV surge

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