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Philly Mayor’s Office Learns Not to Mess With Librarians

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, who just appointed a Kensington drug czar
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Names First Kensington Drug Czar

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Why Cherelle Parker’s Choice For Police Commissioner Is Great for Public Safety — and the Economy

For six and a half years, I was privileged to serve on Philadelphia’s City Council. It was a great vantage point from which to get […]

Cherelle Parker will be the next mayor of Philadelphia, but these were among the people who won write-in votes.
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The Surprising Results of Philadelphia’s Write-In Election for Mayor

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Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who wants to bring the National Guard to Kensington (photo courtesy Philadelphia City Council)
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Cherelle Parker Expected to Name Kevin Bethel Police Commissioner

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The No-B.S. Guide to the 2023 General Election in Philadelphia

Many politicos are already looking past the November 7th election. In a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans seven to one, there’s a pretty high bar […]

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, who screwed up his mail-in ballot for the Philadelphia 2023 election, seen here after a movie premiere in October (Getty Images)
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Even Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Screwed Up His Mail-In Ballot

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Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who wants to bring the National Guard to Kensington (photo courtesy Philadelphia City Council)
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Cherelle Parker Wants to Unleash the U.S. Military in Kensington

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Philadelphia's South Street, which USA Today somehow missed on its world's biggest tourist traps list
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USA Today Somehow Misses South Street on Biggest Tourist Traps List

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These Are the Four Major Takeaways From the City’s $6.2 Billion Budget Deal

This year’s budget deal (which Council will vote on formally next week) marks the end of an era. It’s the last budget Mayor Jim Kenney […]

nurse practitioner theresa smigo seen at philly pregnancy center in a viral tiktok video recorded by the woman now suing her
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Pregnant Black Woman in Terrible TikTok Video Sues Nurse Who Mistreated Her

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Progressive Backlash, and the Establishment Strikes Back: Four Major Takeaways From Tuesday’s Mayoral Primary

On Tuesday, movements collided, diversity thrived, and a new political queen-maker officially arrived. The results of the 2023 primary in Philadelphia were pretty damn historical, […]

philadelphia mayoral candidate cherelle parker, who thinks philadelphia schools should be open year-round
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10 Ways the Philadelphia Primary Made History

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Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who thinks Philadelphia schools should be open year-round
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Cherelle Parker Wants Mandated Year-Round Schooling In Philadelphia

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Here Are the Burning Questions Each Viable Philly Mayoral Candidate Needs to Answer

It’s officially less than a month before the May 16th Democratic primary, and things are finally heating up. From candidates exposing their opponents taking private […]