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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker visits Kensington, shares plan for improving public safety, quality of life on 100th day

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Thursday marked her 100th day in office surrounded by top city leaders at Russell Conwell Middle School in Kensington. The group shared updates on their top priorities, including improving life in Kensington and making Philadelphia safer, cleaner and greener. Conwell Middle School sits just blocks from the […]

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On 100th day in office, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker discusses public safety in Kensington

On 100th day in office, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker discusses public safety in Kensington – CBS Philadelphia Watch CBS News On her 100th day day in office, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke at a middle school in the city’s Kensington section, where she unveiled a plan to address problems there. Be the first to know […]

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What’s been done? – NBC10 Philadelphia

Mayor Cherelle Parker will mark her 100th day in office at an event Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood. City officials, including Philadelphia’ Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and school superintendent, Dr. Tony Watlington, will join the mayor to highlight the administration’s work. According to a news release, speakers will emphasize the Parker Administration’s five pillars […]

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Mayor Cherelle Parker signs 3 new bills into law in Philly – NBC10 Philadelphia

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed three public safety bills into law to combat nuisances and improve quality of life for residents on Wednesday afternoon. “We will do everything that we possibly can to build a city that addresses immediate safety concerns and ultimately fosters long term community resilience,” Mayor Parker said. Ban gambling machines The […]

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Mayor Parker signs executive order to commit Philly to reaching zero traffic deaths – NBC10 Philadelphia

Mayor Cherelle Parker signed an executive order recommitting Philadelphia to the goal of reaching zero traffic deaths at a reception on the eve of Vision Zero PHL 2024, the program’s annual conference. The mayor’s goal is to focus on strategies that will eliminate fatal crashes as quickly as possible, in support of the Regional Vision […]

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Philadelphia City Council passes bill to restrict business in Kensington with curfew | #citycouncil

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia City Council has passed a bill that would restrict business hours in Kensington with a curfew, councilmember Quetcy Lozada said in a news release on Thursday. The bill is an emergency measure that would restrict activity for all businesses bounded by East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington Avenue, D Street, E. Tioga Street […]

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Mayor Cherelle Parker responds to video showing City Executive’s arrest

CENTER CITY – Video has been released during a traffic stop on the Vine Street Expressway Saturday morning, involving Philadelphia’s Executive Director of the Office of LGBT Affairs, Celena Morrison and her husband. The video shows a portion of the incident and was posted on social media by Morrison’s sister. “Put your hands behind your […]

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Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker doubles down on year-round schools and more state funding

Parker also told the crowd of executives, elected officials, business owners and civic leaders that she would need the business community’s support to ensure education is equitable for all. “So, Cherelle, what do you want to say to the chamber about public education? I want to call on the chamber, its board, and every member […]

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Mayor Parker to talk Kensington, ‘history-making’ police appointment – NBC10 Philadelphia

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel will discuss the ongoing public safety crisis in the city’s Kensington neighborhood as well as a “history-making appointment” for the city’s police department. The announcement will take place Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Philadelphia Police Department’s 24th District headquarters on 3901 Whitaker Avenue. You can […]

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Kensington residents react to Mayor Parker’s plan for community – NBC10 Philadelphia

When she stepped into office this week, Mayor Cherelle Parker, a Democrat, brought with her a plan for her first 100 days in office and a promise to “make Philadelphia safer, cleaner, and greener, with economic opportunity for all.” And, as she showed on Tuesday, she’s focused on improving Kensington — even swearing in the […]