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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker

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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker

@PhillyMayor

100th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia | Former 9th District City Councilmember and State Representative fighting for a safer, cleaner, greener city

Philadelphia, PA

Joined December 2015

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker
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Riding down historic 52nd Street in the @juneteenthphila 10th Annual Juneteenth Parade, surrounded by families, neighbors, and residents celebrating this year’s theme of Kujichagulia, or self-determination, was a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes
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Ten days into our 39-day @FWC26Philly Fan Festival, I found myself standing on Lemon Hill looking out at 15,000 fans from around the world and thinking: this is exactly what we hoped this moment would feel like. Families. Neighbors. Visitors. Flags from every corner of the
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Jun 19
Today is a day of celebration of freedom, resilience, and Black history. As we reflect on the past and look toward the future, we honor the communities that make Philadelphia stronger every day. Happy Juneteenth, Philadelphia. ❤️🖤💚 --- Offices will reopen on Monday, 6/22.
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Good afternoon, Philadelphia. I want to talk with you about an important Federal court ruling released today on the City’s lawsuit involving the President’s House exhibit on Independence Mall. The United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling
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Jun 17
We recognized 47 organizations that will receive a total of nearly $2 million from our Targeted Community Investment Grant program. Through the @PhiladelphiaGov Office of Public Safety Anti-Violence Community Partnership Grants program, the city will invest a total of $25
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Jun 17
I’m pleased the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided that skill games are slot machines. They should not be easily accessible in neighborhoods that already face high rates of poverty, crime and violence. You only find them concentrated in our most vulnerable communities. You won’t
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Jun 15
Every Philadelphian deserves the opportunity to live in a safe community, access the support they need, and live a healthy life where recovery is possible. Located in the community it is designed to serve, the Kensington Wellness Support Center represents our best effort to
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@PhillyMayor
Jun 15
You know summer has arrived in Philadelphia when it’s time for ODUNDE. It was great to see so many friendly faces along South Street today as we celebrated 51 years of one of our city’s most cherished traditions. From the music and food to the culture, community, and joy,
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Jun 14
I am a praying Mayor, Philadelphia, and I know that prayer works. I know it works because three @PhillyPolice officers were shot in the line of duty tonight, one in the face, one in the hip, one in the leg, and yet by the grace of God, all of them are in stable condition.
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@PhillyMayor
Jun 13
This Summer, @PhilaParkandRec will open more than 60 outdoor public pools across the city, providing critical access to recreation and relief from extreme heat this Summer. These pools help our young people stay active, build friendships, engage in programming, and create
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Jun 12
Our One Philly, One Future $7.1 Billion FY27 Budget is now law. This budget keeps Philadelphia moving forward while making critical investments in: • Affordability • Economic mobility • Public safety • Housing • Education and
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Jun 11
The world is here, and Philadelphia is ready. We welcomed the first fans to our free @FWC26Philly Fan Festival at Lemon Hill as supporters gathered to cheer on their teams and watch Mexico take on South Africa. 🇲🇽🇿🇦 More than 15,000 fans registered for opening day, a sign of
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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker
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Jun 11
When the moment calls for leadership, you roll up your sleeves and get to work because our children are worth it. I want to thank @CouncilmemberKJ Kenyatta Johnson and every member of @PHLCouncil, Superintendent @watlington_sr and the team at @PHLschools, @PHLschoolboard and
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