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Philly’s 100th Mayor
Cherelle Parker’s inauguration day prompted kudos and reflections from everyone, from the Pennsylvania House to small Philly business owners.
7 months ago
New Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker sworn in, immediately declares public safety emergency
Cherelle Parker formally took the oath of office and delivered a passionate inaugural address, vowing to address the city's challenges.
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Listen 1:03Photo essay: Scenes from Mayor Cherelle Parker’s historic inauguration
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.
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‘This is our year’: Philadelphians celebrate Parker’s inauguration as city’s 100th mayor
“Now is the right time for us,” said one supporter. “I hope that she gets the support that she needs and deserves.”
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Some Philly women in business say ‘now is the time’ for change under Mayor Cherelle Parker
Parker is taking the helm as the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:58Live updates: Cherelle Parker makes history as Philly’s 100th mayor
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From humble beginnings to mayor, Cherelle Parker opens a new chapter for Philly
As the city’s new mayor, Parker faces several challenges both unique to Philly and parallel to other cities.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker sworn in privately ahead of formal inauguration, sources tell WHYY News
Parker's transition team did not alert the press nor provide any information about the event before or after it occurred.
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Listen 1:11Mayor-elect Parker announces more key appointments, vows to take time to make right decisions
Parker said she’s not filling her positions until she has the right people for the jobs.
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Live WHYY News coverage of Philly Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s historic inauguration
Listen live on WHYY 90.9 FM as Parker is sworn in as the first woman to lead Philadelphia and lays out her plans for the next four years.
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Mayor-elect Parker names chief of staff and two aides as deputy mayors
Tiffany Thurman, a government affairs executive at a non-profit group, was named as chief of staff.
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The group, Parker referred to as her “kitchen cabinet,” will come up with the structure for the future of Philadelphia’s government.
8 months ago
Listen 1:13Business owners ‘cautiously optimistic’ about how Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will lead Philly
Philadelphia is an old city with a “strong foundation,” and some business owners say Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s opportunity to change the economy is now.
8 months ago
Listen 1:41Mayor-elect Parker unveils transition plans, will name police commissioner by Thanksgiving
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker joined current Mayor Kenney to unveil her plans to shift from campaign mode to running the city.
9 months ago
Cherelle Parker makes history: Philly elects first Black woman mayor
Parker easily beat her Republican rival David Oh, in a city where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 7-to-1.
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