‘Abbott Elementary’ star Sheryl Lee Ralph delivers moving poem at Mayor Cherelle Parker’s inauguration
"Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph introduces Philadelphia's first female mayor with an emotional poem during the inauguration ceremony Tuesday.
New Philadelphia Fire Commissioner, public safety director named under Cherelle Parker: ‘New role, new title’
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has named her picks for Chief Public Safety Director and Acting Fire Commissioner representing the city of Philadelphia.
Mayor-Elect Parker plans to name Philadelphia police commissioner before Thanksgiving
Incoming Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker plans to hire a police commissioner before Thanksgiving to help enforce her bold ideas on how to tackle crime.
Parker promises to rein in crime during Election Night victory speech: 'We have to have a sense of order'
Incoming Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker spent her winning campaign talking tough on crime, even broaching what some consider controversial tactics to do so.
Philadelphia Mayoral Election 2023: Cherelle Parker projected as first female mayor of Philadelphia
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Live Results: 2023 Pennsylvania, New Jersey elections
See the results for Tuesdays elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Election Day will shake up leadership in Philadelphia: 'It's a moment for the city'
When Philadelphia voters go to the polls on Tuesday, they'll pull the lever for a sweeping change in the city's top political leadership.
Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker shares vision for city's future
Democratic candidate for mayor Cherelle Parker said she believes public safety and health are number one priorities facing next mayor or Philadelphia.
Philadelphia mayoral candidate David Oh zeros in on crime, safety
As Philadelphia's race for mayor reaches its home stretch, Republican candidate David Oh says his vision for the mayor's office focuses mainly on crime prevention.
Kids put Philadelphia mayoral candidates in hot seat at Please Touch Museum
The nominees running for Mayor of Philadelphia spent some time Tuesday morning talking to kids at the Please Touch Museum.
'We did it': Cherelle Parker gives first speech after securing Democratic nomination for Philly mayor
Cherelle Parker, the Democratic nominee in the race for Philadelphia mayor, held her first press conference Monday, nearly a week after a health issue prevented her from speaking on election night.
Philadelphia's likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime
The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia’s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers and says officers should be able to stop and search pedestrians if they have a legitimate reason to do so.
Cherelle Parker wins Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat with a long political history in Pennsylvania, won Philadelphia’s mayoral primary on Tuesday, likely setting her up as the city’s 100th mayor and the first woman to serve in the role.
Pa. Primary Election: Residents cast votes for Philadelphia mayor, 2 state house seats
Tuesday is the Primary Election in Pennsylvania, where residents will cast their votes in various races, including in the race for Philadelphia’s 100th mayor and a special election that will determine party control over the State House.
Cherelle Parker holds early lead in Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor
Voters in Philadelphia are determining who will likely lead the nation’s sixth-largest city in a crowded field of Democratic candidates.
Pennsylvania Primary Election: 1,400 Philadelphia mail-in ballots at risk of being rejected
If you submitted a mail-in or absentee ballot for the Pennsylvania Primary Election, check to make sure your vote will be counted!
Philadelphia mayoral primary candidates make final campaign pitches
Candidates in Philadelphia’s Democratic primary for mayor stumped for last minute support on the eve of election day.
Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary pits moderates against progressives
The Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor has become a battle between progressives and moderates, with no clear front-runner in sight. Because the nation's sixth-largest city is heavily Democratic, Tuesday's election will likely determine who the next leader will be.
What to Watch: Clues about voter sentiment could emerge from Pennsylvania primary election
An off-year election in Pennsylvania Tuesday could send early signals about the mood of voters ahead of next year's races for White House and Congress.