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The Latest Breaking News from Cherelle Parker

Larry Krasner, Kensington, the scrapped Sixers arena − and other key concerns that will shape Philly politics in 2025

Campus protests. Homeless encampment clearings. Significant decreases in shootings, homicides and overdose deaths. Protests to “Save Chinatown.” A mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop. Illegal car meetups. City workers called back to the office. A SEPTA strike averted.

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Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team

The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown

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Yes, Philadelphia is a sanctuary city − but that offers undocumented immigrants little protection from mass deportations

Philadelphia is what’s known as a sanctuary city. While the term has no fixed definition, it usually refers to a city that has declared its refusal to cooperate – or even works at odds – with federal immigration enforcement.

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Harris campaigns in Philadelphia with promise to win presidential election

Vice-president tells supporters she will win seemingly deadlocked race with just nine days left before election day

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Philadelphia mayor reveals the new 76ers deal to build an arena downtown

Philadelphia’s mayor has revealed the terms of the deal negotiated with the city’s pro basketball team for a new $1.3 billion arena downtown

The Independent UK

Gun violence in Philadelphia plummeted in 2024 − researchers aren’t sure why, but here are 3 factors at play

Philadelphia experienced a surge in shootings and homicides during the COVID-19 years that disproportionately affected young Black and Latino men in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods with drug markets.

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Philadelphia mayor strikes a deal with the 76ers to build a new arena downtown

The Philadelphia 76ers have a new teammate in their bid to build a new $1.3 billion arena downtown

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The Latest: Harris and Walz debut at Philadelphia rally

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states

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‘I feel ecstatic’: Harris and VP pick Tim Walz fire up Philadelphia rally-goers

Energetic voters praise Harris and her decision to tap the Minnesota governor at their first joint campaign event

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris selects Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate

The vice-president touted Tim Walz’s work for the middle class and his dedication to his family in a social media post announcing her selection

The Independent UK

Harris holds last interviews with VP contenders hours before she makes final decision

Veep candidates will have ‘chemistry test’ with Harris as she looks to deal deathblow to ‘weird’ JD Vance

The Independent UK

Speculation runs wild after Philadelphia mayor appears to leak Harris’ vice president pick

‘I can’t think of a better partner than our governor, Josh Shapiro,’ Mayor Parker said in the video

The Independent UK

Philly mayor posts about "VP" Shapiro

The tweet, which one reporter claimed "was scheduled for Monday," wasn't an announcement, but some ran with it

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Philadelphia mayor’s video mistaken for Harris VP pick leak creates brief ‘firestorm’

Hullabaloo over clip posted by Cherelle L Parker dispersed when it emerged it was in support of Josh Shapiro and not an announcement

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Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are back in the office full time after judge rejects lawsuit

Thousands of Philadelphia city employees are back in their offices full time after a judge rejected a union’s request to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return

The Independent UK

Union sues Philadelphia over requirement that city workers return to the office full time

A union that represents thousands of Philadelphia city employees has asked a judge to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return to their offices full time as of July 15

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Philadelphia's Homeless Crisis Ignites PR Nightmare for New Mayor

Discover the Philadelphia homeless crisis and its impact on the city's brand new mayor. Explore the challenges and potential solutions in this informative ...

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Cherelle Parker publicly sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor

Cherelle Parker has been sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor, becoming the first woman in that role

The Conversation

A road map for the lawful use of stop-and-frisk in Philadelphia – and elsewhere

Violent crime, and how to reduce it, dominated the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral campaign.

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Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.

The Independent UK

Philadelphia elects first woman as its 100th mayor

Cherelle Parker, 51, also becomes city’s fourth Black mayor

The Guardian - US

Abortion rights and historic wins: key takeaways from the US’s off-year elections

Virginia Democrats frustrated the Republican agenda as Philadelphia got its first female mayor

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