‘We are ready’: Parker declares snow emergency, Philly schools closed Monday
Mayor Parker ensured Philadelphia's readiness for the incoming winter storm and declared a Snow Emergency, urging residents to remain off the roads.
Mayor Parker ensured Philadelphia's readiness for the incoming winter storm and declared a Snow Emergency, urging residents to remain off the roads.
Parker signs law to help prevent straw purchases in Philadelphia
Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday signed into law a bill that requires licensed gun dealers in Philadelphia to post warnings about illegal straw purchasing.
Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday signed into law a bill that requires licensed gun dealers in Philadelphia to post warnings about illegal straw purchasing.
District Council 33 reaches tentative contract agreement with City of Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia and District Council 33 have come to a tentative agreement on a new contract.
The City of Philadelphia and District Council 33 have come to a tentative agreement on a new contract.
BAM | DC 33 Strike and Philly gun violence
Greg Payne, Mike Jerrick and Mike G cover the 6-month anniversary of the LA wildfires, DC 33 strike and the trash impact and the city?s gun violence.
Greg Payne, Mike Jerrick and Mike G cover the 6-month anniversary of the LA wildfires, DC 33 strike and the trash impact and the city?s gun violence.
Philadelphia strike: Contract negotiations between DC 33, city resume as strike continues
As the District Council 33 strike against the City of Philadelphia enters its fifth day, officials on both sides agree to resume contract negotiations in order to reach an acceptable agreement.
As the District Council 33 strike against the City of Philadelphia enters its fifth day, officials on both sides agree to resume contract negotiations in order to reach an acceptable agreement.
Family of man hit by suspected drunk driver while picketing speak out
A 36-year-old man remains in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle while picketing in support of District Council 33 late Thursday night.
A 36-year-old man remains in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle while picketing in support of District Council 33 late Thursday night.
Mayor Parker pushes back on claims she gave herself a 9% raise amid DC 33 strike
Mayor Parker shared another update on the District Council 33 work stoppage on Thursday and took to the podium to push bank against claims on social media that she had previously given herself a 9% raise after taking office.
Mayor Parker shared another update on the District Council 33 work stoppage on Thursday and took to the podium to push bank against claims on social media that she had previously given herself a 9% raise after taking office.
Negotiations continue into the night in the ongoing DC 33 strike against the city
Contract negotiations are continuing as District Council 33 union members remain on strike, approaching the July 4th holiday weekend.
Contract negotiations are continuing as District Council 33 union members remain on strike, approaching the July 4th holiday weekend.
Threats of towers of trash won?t deter residents from celebrating
Despite the many unsightly bags of trash on Philly streets, based on the District Council 33 strike against the city, residents are determined to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
Despite the many unsightly bags of trash on Philly streets, based on the District Council 33 strike against the city, residents are determined to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
Parker says city has offered District Council 33 'largest one-term pay increase' in over 30 years
As negotiations between District Council 33 and the City of Philadelphia near a Tuesday deadline, Mayor Cherelle Parker says her administration has offered the largest wage increase of any mayor in their first term over the last 30 years.
As negotiations between District Council 33 and the City of Philadelphia near a Tuesday deadline, Mayor Cherelle Parker says her administration has offered the largest wage increase of any mayor in their first term over the last 30 years.
Vital summer meal program returns for Philly kids: where to find a location
Hunger remains a big challenge in the city of Philadelphia with what officials estimate are tens of thousands of children in need. Philadelphia is launching its summer feeding program to meet that need.
Hunger remains a big challenge in the city of Philadelphia with what officials estimate are tens of thousands of children in need. Philadelphia is launching its summer feeding program to meet that need.
Mayor Parker, city officials dive in to open Philly pools
Mayor Cherelle Parker and officials jump into summer by opening city pools.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and officials jump into summer by opening city pools.
Philly’s largest city union puts leaders on notice amid threat to strike
The largest union in Philadelphia, comprised of members who handle 911 calls, collect trash and more, is giving city leaders two weeks to reach what they say is a fair wage and better working conditions, or they will strike, having already authorized a strike vote.
The largest union in Philadelphia, comprised of members who handle 911 calls, collect trash and more, is giving city leaders two weeks to reach what they say is a fair wage and better working conditions, or they will strike, having already authorized a strike vote.
Mayor Parker $6.8 billion budget passes City Council with focus on housing
Mayor Cherelle Parker wins approval for her $6.8 billion budget which includes borrowing hundreds of millions of dollars to tackle the city’s housing crisis.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wins approval for her $6.8 billion budget which includes borrowing hundreds of millions of dollars to tackle the city’s housing crisis.
$6.8 billion budget passes Philly City Council
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday passed a $6.84 billion budget for the new fiscal year. It would seem a large portion of the money is going toward housing.
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday passed a $6.84 billion budget for the new fiscal year. It would seem a large portion of the money is going toward housing.
Philly Spring Cleaning: Hundreds volunteer for city-wide cleaning while tires removed from Tacony Park
Every year hundreds of volunteers turn out to help make Philadelphia a cleaner place to live, and people are on a mission to really make a difference.
Every year hundreds of volunteers turn out to help make Philadelphia a cleaner place to live, and people are on a mission to really make a difference.
Mayor Parker proposes $6.77 billion budget for 2026, 5-year plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker is offering a nearly $7 billion budget as she proposes major investments in housing and pushes ahead with her plans to clean up Kensington.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is offering a nearly $7 billion budget as she proposes major investments in housing and pushes ahead with her plans to clean up Kensington.
$5M will help provide grants to first-time home buyers in Philly; Mayor Parker launches H.O.M.E. initiative
Mayor Cherelle Parker moved on her pledge to build tens of thousands of affordable housing units for city residents as Wells Fargo Bank gave a $5 million check returning its NeighborhoodLIFT program to Philadelphia and help first-time home buyers.
Mayor Cherelle Parker moved on her pledge to build tens of thousands of affordable housing units for city residents as Wells Fargo Bank gave a $5 million check returning its NeighborhoodLIFT program to Philadelphia and help first-time home buyers.
Mayor Parker on possible Super Bowl celebrations: 'Don't climb light poles or anything else'
Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders held a press conference Thursday to discuss safety measures that Philadelphia will take in preparation of Super Bowl LIX.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders held a press conference Thursday to discuss safety measures that Philadelphia will take in preparation of Super Bowl LIX.
Mayor Parker playfully addresses botched Eagles chant: 'We don't promise perfection'
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is catching heat for fumbling the spelling of “Eagles" after she started the popular chant at a press conference over the weekend.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is catching heat for fumbling the spelling of “Eagles" after she started the popular chant at a press conference over the weekend.