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Why Mayor Cherelle Parker is asking Council to approve a tax cut that will take effect in 2038
Parker’s budget proposal includes a bill that not only cuts the business tax rates for next year, but bakes in 13 years of ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan relies on $800 million in bonds. Here’s what you need to know about Philly’s city debt.
The phenomenon of politicians using debt to finance signature initiatives or tackle societal challenges through “social bonds ...
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Mayor Parker's proposed raise for Philly teachers won't do much to close the pay gap with suburban school districts
While the city ranks in the top quarter of the state in salaries, educators in Bucks and Montgomery counties make a lot more.
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Philadelphia Housing Authority to preserve and build 20K affordable units under new ‘Opening Doors’ initiative
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is set to play a major role in Mayor Cherelle Parker’s push to create and preserve 30,000 ...
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announces summer programs for young people
Philadelphia's summer plans are in full swing as Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders unveiled a series of new initiatives designed to provide safety, engagement and job opportunities for young ...
Program providing free SEPTA rides for Philadelphia employees to continue
Mayor Parker and SEPTA are also discussing extending Zero Fare, which benefits 25,000 low-income Philadelphia residents.
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Philadelphia Commerce Director Alba Martinez to Step Down, Produce Musical
Alba Martinez, Philadelphia’s first Latina commerce director and one of the highest-ranking LGBTQ officials in city history, ...
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For decades, every Philly mayor has had access to free sports suites
It began with former Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell ... received the log of free sports suite tickets for Mayor Cherelle Parker in 2024. Her name only appeared once, however.
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Philadelphia mayor announces new appointments to administration
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced several appointments to lead key departments in her administration Friday morning. Among her appointments, Parker named Tyrell ...