Cherelle Parker doesn't speak after Democratic mayoral victory due to dental emergency

After winning the Philadelphia Democratic primary for mayor, Cherelle Parker didn't speak Tuesday night due to an emergency.

• May 17, 2023

Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia Democratic primary for mayor

Parker's win sets up a matchup against Republican David Oh to become Philadelphia's 100th mayor and replace Mayor Jim Kenney, who has been in office since 2016.

• May 17, 2023

Check out the results for the Philadelphia, Pa. primary elections

Cherelle Parker won the Democratic primary and will face Republican David Oh, who ran unopposed, in November's general election.

• May 16, 2023

City councilmember Cherelle Parker resigns ahead of expected run for mayor of Philadelphia

She's the third city councilmember this week to resign and the fourth in total.

• Sep 7, 2022

Philadelphia Councilmember Proposing Heftier Fines, Increased Enforcement For Illegal Dumping In City

Councilmember Cherelle Parker hopes the high fines will make people think twice.

• May 9, 2022

Philadelphia Councilmember Cherelle Parker Becomes First Woman Elected As Delaware River Port Authority Board Chair

Her appointment was approved Wednesday morning.

• Feb 17, 2021

City Councilwoman Faces Down Bulldozer, Developer Cries Foul

Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker and several of her constituents stopped a bulldozer on Thursday to keep it from demolishing a house in Mt. Airy.

• Jul 13, 2017

City Councilwoman Fighting For Retirement Security Measure

Councilwoman Cherelle Parker hopes they'll reconsider a measure that could bring retirement security to many Philadelphians.

• Feb 27, 2017