Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker entered office in January with one of the strongest housing agendas of any big-city mayor. And her agenda is sorely needed after the previous administration’s neglect on this matter. Unlike Mayor Kenney’s disregard for supply side needs, Mayor Parker has pledged to help generate 30,000 new units by building and renovating in areas where housing is […]
76ers will stay in Philadelphia, says mayor
(The Center Square) – Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that her office has reached a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for a new arena. Parker made the announcement without giving details of the project at 76 Place at Market East, expected to cost between $1.3 billion and $1.9 billion […]
Thom Nickels: Mayor Parker is right to call city workers back to the office
She is correct in saying that such a move will be a bold first step in revitalizing Center City.
By Thom Nickels
Michael Thomas Leibrandt: Madam Mayor, keep the flexibility.
The city needs workers to return, but the mandate won’t work.
By Michael Thomas Leibrandt
Terry Tracy: Cherelle Parker is unapologetically normal – much to her critics’ dismay
Mere months after taking office, Parker has taken meaningful action where her predecessor demurred.
By Terry Tracy
Paul Davis: The Kensington Initiative
A veteran narcotics officer on combating the Kensington open-air drug market.
By Paul Davis
Paul Davis: Lawmakers strike back — Politicians declare war on shoplifters
Elected officials in both parties have had enough of the rampant crime.
By Paul Davis
Rules to win by: Union backing and the black vote propelled Cherelle Parker to victory
Primary night was proof that Parker’s people knew how to get out the vote in a blue-collar town.
By Jenny DeHuff
First nonpartisan poll of Philadelphia mayoral race shows a five-way fight with no clear leader
Rebecca Rhynhart holds a one-point lead — within the margin of error — while the largest share of voters are still undecided.
By Broad + Liberty Staff
Christine Flowers: The five candidates who can still win Philly’s mayor’s race
My take on the Philly mayoral primary.
By Christine Flowers