Politics & Policy

Cherelle Parker’s inauguration day prompted kudos and reflections from everyone, from the Pennsylvania House to small Philly business owners.

Cherelle Parker formally took the oath of office and delivered a passionate inaugural address, vowing to address the city's challenges.

Before becoming commissioner, Bethel served for nearly 30 years in PPD and as chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia.

Both events will be held at 9 p.m. ET on Jan. 10 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Four officials share the concrete changes they say would shore up Pennsylvania’s system against frivolous fraud allegations as the 2024 election approaches.

The legislature will be temporarily unable to grapple with major issues such as a far-reaching court ruling on how the state funds public education or its outdated Election Co

Parker is the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia. Here’s how Tuesday’s inauguration unfolded, in photos.

“Now is the right time for us,” said one supporter. “I hope that she gets the support that she needs and deserves.”

It’s been a bumpy road for the new City Council president who was acquitted of of accepting bribes in exchange for political favors in 2022.

Parker is taking the helm as the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia.

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As the city’s new mayor, Parker faces several challenges both unique to Philly and parallel to other cities.

Parker's transition team did not alert the press nor provide any information about the event before or after it occurred.

The wars in Ukraine and Gaza have affected this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in a myriad of ways.

In an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," the Pennsylvania Democrat described his thoughts at that time as, “I can’t be a blueprint for my children.