Cherelle Lesley Parker (born September 9, 1972) [2] is an American politician who has served as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia since 2024. She is the first woman to hold the office. [3] [4] Parker served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2005 to 2015, representing the 200th district in Northwest Philadelphia.

Jan 23, 2025 · Mayor Cherelle Parker, left, listened as Comcast CEO Brian Roberts discussed plan to build a new Sixers arena in South Philadelphia instead of on Market Street. Jan. 13, 2025. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Jan 23, 2025 · Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker applauds Deputy Police Commissioner Pedro Rosario, her pick to lead the effort to close down Kensington’s open-air drug markets and the department’s first ...

1 day ago · Eagles fans block North Broad at Wood Street while celebrating after the Eagles won the Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship game in Philadelphia on Sunday, January 26, 2025. ... Mayor Cherelle L. Parker offered her condolences to his family and the ... Parker also declined to give details on any possible increased ...

Dec 23, 2024 · After Mayor Cherelle Parker's first year as mayor of Philadelphia, Allan Domb shares his assessment — and what he hopes comes next.

Jan 13, 2025 · Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials touted a new South Philly arena plan replacing the 76ers arena plan for Center City.

Dec 20, 2024 · PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Cherelle L. Parker hosted her first State of the City event today at Temple University. In front of a large crowd of Parker administration officials and city employees, Mayor Parker laid out some of the successes and accomplishments of Year One of the administration.

Jan 13, 2025 · The team announced that the Sixers and Comcast have agreed to form a 50-50 joint venture to build a new arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex, going back on the controversial Center City arena development plan that …

On January 2, 2024, Cherelle Parker was inaugurated as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, becoming the first woman to lead the city and hold the office in 341 years.

Oct 8, 2024 · Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington and city officials visited Southwark Elementary School Tuesday and shared an update on Parker's push for extended school days...