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Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan relies on $800 million in bonds. Here’s what you need to know about Philly’s city debt.
The phenomenon of politicians using debt to finance signature initiatives or tackle societal challenges through “social bonds ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration will start interviewing candidates to lead the Office of Immigrant Affairs
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration this week will begin interviewing candidates to be the executive director of the ...
Philly will study its aging libraries and rec centers following HVAC-related closures
Officials from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration outlined the plan to City Council Wednesday, saying the facilities ...
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Philadelphia Commerce Director Alba Martinez to Step Down, Produce Musical
Alba Martinez, Philadelphia’s first Latina commerce director and one of the highest-ranking LGBTQ officials in city history, ...
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Mayor Parker's proposed raise for Philly teachers won't do much to close the pay gap with suburban school districts
While the city ranks in the top quarter of the state in salaries, educators in Bucks and Montgomery counties make a lot more.
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker shares plan to make housing more affordable in city
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday unveiled a plan to invest $2 billion in programs to build and preserve 30,000 homes for the city and make housing more affordable. She discussed the ...
Watch live: Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announces summer programs for young people
Mayor Cherelle Parker and several city officials will speak about summer programs and activities available for the city's young people in 2025.
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Philadelphia Mayor’s Proposal to Cut Business Taxes is Illogical and Imprudent
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s proposal to cut the city’s business income and receipts tax (BIRT), based off the Philadelphia Tax ...
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Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils plan that would invest $2B into housing for Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI ... issue of affordable housing with the introduction of a new initiative by Mayor Cherelle Parker. It's a $2 billion plan that aims to create and preserve affordable ...