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After the pep rally ended, NBC 10 spoke with the mayor about how her excitement during a Jan. 19 press conference turned into a viral moment due to her "E-L-G-S-E-S, Eagles!" slip-up.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said five people are still hospitalized following a fatal medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia, three of whom are in critical condition. Philly plane crash victims ID ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker is expected to hold a meeting Tuesday with community leaders in Chinatown amid ongoing discussions about a proposed 76ers arena at Market East.
Cherelle Lesley Parker (born September 9, 1972) [2] is an American politician who has served as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia since 2024. She is the first woman to hold the office. [3] [4] Parker served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2005 to 2015, representing the 200th district in Northwest Philadelphia.
John Swift was the first mayor to be elected directly by the people in the 1840 Philadelphia mayoral election. The term of office for the mayor was extended to two years in 1854, to three years in 1861, and to four years in 1885. The Act of 1885 also prohibited mayors from succeeding themselves. [4]
Indeed, Parker was handily elected Philadelphia’s 100th mayor on Tuesday, with 73.8% of the vote against Republican David Oh. The win is historic, with Parker shattering barriers to become both ...
Parker was the chief of staff and main advisor to Mayor Clarence Royce, organizing Royce's time and limiting access to the mayor. Parker relies on property developer Andy Krawczyk for large donations and assistance in fund raising. He organizes the mayor's re-election campaign including public speaking events with major property developers.
Philadelphia’s mayor released a video urging Americans to support Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro “for vice president,” sparking speculation that Kamala Harris’ pick for running mate ...