On January 2, 2024, Cherelle Parker was inaugurated as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, becoming the first woman to lead the city and hold the office in 341 years.

Cherelle Lesley Parker (born September 9, 1972) [2] is an American politician who has served as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia since 2024. She is the first woman to hold the office. [3] [4] Parker served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2005 to 2015, representing the 200th district in Northwest Philadelphia.

Dec 23, 2024 · After Mayor Cherelle Parker's first year as mayor of Philadelphia, Allan Domb shares his assessment — and what he hopes comes next.

Mar 7, 2024 · PHILADELPHIA – Today, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced the latest in a series of significant personnel announcements, as the Parker Administration continues to grow, filling roles essential to the mayor’s vision of a Safer, Cleaner, Greener Philadelphia, with Economic Opportunity for All.

Jan 29, 2025 · 9:45AM Mayor Parker to Speak at State of Schools The Mayor will join Superintendent Dr. Watlington and the Board of Education President Reginald Streater to discuss the state of public education in Philadelphia. Where: School of the Future, 4021 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia, PA. ###

Jan 15, 2025 · Cherelle Parker is the 100th mayor of Philadelphia — and the first woman to hold the post. A Democrat and former two-term member of Philadelphia City Council representing the 9th District, Parker took over the office former Mayor Jim Kenney occupied for eight years at 00:00 hours on January 1, 2024.

Dec 20, 2024 · With just a matter of days left in 2024, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker reflected on her first year in office during a State of the City address on Friday afternoon. It's been 353 days since...

Feb 2, 2025 · Mayor Cherelle Parker gave an update Sunday on the crash Friday evening that killed all six aboard the Learjet and one person on the ground. Mayor Cherelle Parker said 22 people were injured and five of them remain hospitalized. At least 11 homes were significantly damaged, along with some businesses ...

Jan 22, 2025 · One year in, how has Mayor Parker done in achieving her goals? From reducing crime to picking up more trash (and moving the Sixers to Center City), we sort out the mayor’s ambitious agenda....

Apr 11, 2024 · As Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker marks 100 days in office, the first woman to lead the city opened up about Kensington, her journey to making history and keeping the city safe.