Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers inaugural address at The Met Philadelphia
On Tuesday, Jan. 2, Cherelle Parker was publicly sworn in as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, the first woman and first Black woman to lead the city.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 2, Cherelle Parker was publicly sworn in as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, the first woman and first Black woman to lead the city.
"Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph introduced Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker with a poem before Parker was sworn in as the first woman mayor of the city.
Philadelphians are hopeful Cherelle Parker and her new police commissioner will take charge and make the city safer.
Bethel most recently served as chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia
Pastor Carl Day and other activists battling gun violence want the new Philadelphia mayor and police commissioner to engage with community leaders and groups and develop neighborhood safety plans.
After her official swearing in, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will sign three executive orders related to her first term priorities, including declaring a public safety emergency for the city, making local government more visible and responsive, and removing college degree requirements as a prerequisite for city employment. READ MORE
During her tenure as mayor, Cherelle Parker says her goal is to make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation."
When she's inaugurated on Jan. 2, 2024, Cherelle Parker will make history as the first woman and first Black woman to run the City of Philadelphia as its mayor. A Philadelphia native, Parker served 10 years as a state representative and was elected to Philadelphia City Council in 2016, eventually becoming council majority leader. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/cherelle-parker-philadelphia-mayor-inauguration/
Parker will be sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor on Tuesday.
Cherelle Parker, the first woman and first Black woman to lead the city, will be sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Parker, a democrat, replaces Jim Kenney, who served as Philadelphia's mayor for the last eight years. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/cherelle-parker-blueprint-safer-philadelphia-press-conference/
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will be sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor on Tuesday.
Mayor Jim Kenney thanked Philadelphians during his final day of office on Sunday before Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker is sworn in as the 100th mayor of the city.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Thursday named Adam Geer as the city's chief public safety director and Craig Murphy as acting fire commissioner.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Thursday appointed Geer as the city's first-ever chief public safety director and named Craig Murphy as the acting fire commissioner.
In a news conference Thursday, Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker named Adam Geer as Philadelphia's first-ever chief public safety director and Craig Murphy as acting fire commissioner.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel will take over as the city's managing director next week after Cherelle Parker is sworn in as mayor.
Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker is set to announce her pick to replace Adam Thiel as fire commissioner on Thursday. Thiel was recently appointed by Parker as the city's new managing director. Parker is also set to announce who will serve as the Philadelphia's new chief public safety director.
Thiel is a familiar face to Philadelphians with years of public service to the city.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced Adam Thiel as the city's managing director during a press conference Tuesday at City Hall.
In just one week, Cherelle Parker will be sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor and on Tuesday, the Mayor-elect made a big announcement.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced Adam Thiel as the city's managing director during a press conference Tuesday at City Hall.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced the city's current fire commissioner, Adam Thiel as her administration's newest managing director.
Cherelle Parker, who is set to take office on Jan. 2, will announce Philadelphia's new Managing Director on Tuesday. The position oversees the city's operating departments and helps provide support for Philadelphia's emergency services.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker spoke about the "Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia" in a news conference Thursday.
Government and community leaders got together Thursday to discuss the "Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia" that will help inform Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker's administration.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
Temperatures climb back up into the 50s this week, but not before another cold start Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Carl Grundstrom and Bobby Brink scored in the final minute of the first and second period, respectively, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
Philadelphia Officer Andy Chan was remembered as a man whose presence was larger than life during his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars.
Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia is collecting new and gently used coats for its Gear Up for Winter initiative.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
Carl Grundstrom and Bobby Brink scored in the final minute of the first and second period, respectively, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies appear intent on giving prospect Justin Crawford the opportunity to be part of their starting outfield in 2026.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A person was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we start thawing out following a winter storm.
Allentown police confirmed Tuesday night that they are following several leads in the vandalism that temporarily shut down the city's holiday lights display, Lights in the Parkway.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars. Madeleine Wright reports.
St. Joe's women's basketball coach Cindy Griffin and her daughter Kaylie, one of the team's point guards, have their eyes set on the NCAA tournament this season.