Cherelle Parker
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How Philadelphia Is Making the 2026 World Cup Affordable for Everyday Fans
Philadelphia is determined to make World Cup season feel less like a luxury event and more like a block party the whole city’s invited to,…
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Can Factory-Built Homes Help Philadelphia Close Its Housing Gap?
Philadelphia has a housing problem, and Mayor Cherelle Parker is betting that part of the answer might be built in a factory, writes Gabriel Donahue…
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Philadelphia Hotels Not Seeing Many Bookings From World Cup Hype
Despite the hype surrounding the FIFA World Cup coming to Philadelphia, there hasn’t been much of a spike when it comes to hotel bookings in…
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The Philadelphia Region Is Now an Easy Place to Catch a Cruise
No longer will local travelers have to haul themselves up to New York or down to Baltimore to catch a world-class cruise. The Norwegian Cruise…
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard Aims to Hire Up to 10,000 Workers, Quadrupling Workforce
South Korea-based Hanwha plans to quadruple its workforce at the Philadelphia Navy Yard shipyard, by aiming to hire up to 10,000 workers over the next…
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Cruise Ships Are Back as Passengers Depart Tinicum Terminal
The Norwegian Jewel departed from its Tinicum terminal around 4 PM on April 16 with its passengers bound for Bermuda and beyond, writes Cherise Lynch…
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PECO Withdraws Proposed Rate Increases Amidst Affordability Concerns in Southeastern Pennsylvania
PECO has withdrawn its proposed electric and natural gas rate increases, stepping back from a plan that would have raised bills for customers across southeastern…
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New Philadelphia Bill Would Expand Transit-Oriented Development, Allowing More Housing Near SEPTA
A new bill from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration would allow more apartment construction around SEPTA stations to help boost ridership, writes Jake Blumgart for…
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Philly Health Department Unveils New Solar-Powered Sensors to Monitor Air Quality in Real Time
Philadelphia officials have introduced a real-time air-quality network that collects data from solar-powered sensors installed at strategic points across every neighborhood, writes Frank Kummer for…
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New $11.5M Project Aims to Beautify Philadelphia in Preparation for 250th Birthday Celebrations
Mayor Cherelle Parker has announced a partnership between the city and various other partners on a new $11.5 million project to beautify key access points…
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Mayor Parker Launches New Task Force to Revitalize, Renew Struggling Market East Corridor
Mayor Cherelle Parker and her administration have announced the formation of the Market East Advisory Group, tasked with renewing Market East, write Joe Brandt and…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Signs Sweeping Amendment to Philadelphia’s ‘Ban the Box’ Law
Earlier this month, Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed a major amendment to Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, also known as the “ban the box”…
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Philadelphia Poverty Rate Drops Below 20 Percent for First Time Since 1979
Philadelphia is no longer the poorest big city in the United States, as the city’s poverty rate has dropped below 20 percent for the first…
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Philadelphia Unveils New Neighborhood-Focused Initiative Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, Philadelphia has announced a new city-wide initiative to ensure every neighborhood in the city…
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Mayor Parker Tours Southwest Philadelphia’s Massive New Amazon Facility, Promotes It As ‘Anchor’
Mayor Cherelle Parker was recently joined by Amazon executives and representatives from ACANA, to tour the new Amazon facility in Southwest Philadelphia, writes Sherry Stone…
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West Philly Native Quinta Brunson Honored With Key to the City, Spearheads New Mural
West Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson returned to her old stomping grounds on Wednesday, May 28, as she was honored by the City of Philadelphia. During…
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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Celebrates 40 Years of Building Community
On Monday, May 5, nearly 800 affordable housing advocates gathered downtown to celebrate 40 years of building community alongside Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and raise…
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Philadelphia’s Navy Yard Earns Gold Star in Sustainable Development for Walkable Streets, Energy Efficiency
Philadelphia’s Navy Yard redevelopment has won a gold star, thanks to its energy-efficient, sustainable, and walkable design, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. About a quarter…
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