Mayor Cherelle Parker

Parker Harrisburg rally

Mayor Parker, city leaders make plea to state lawmakers for more funding to help Philly schools

City Council cuts Mayor Parker's proposed taxes on Uber, Airbnb in preliminary budget approval

City Council budget

With Philly budget vote looming, Airbnb launches ad campaign against proposed tax hike on short-term rentals

Airbnb Tax Philly

City, hospitality leaders reach tentative deal on hotel tax increase, which would generate millions for homeless services

Parker budget

Uber escalates ad campaign against Mayor Parker’s $1-per-ride tax as vote looms

Uber stock

Educators, tech advocates weigh in on Mayor Parker's proposed rideshare tax

Mayor Parker budget

City taps into work program to pay over 200 people to assist in snow removal

snow removal city

District Council 47, the white-collar city workers union, ratifies new 3-year deal

District Council 47 Contract

Enforcement of law that restricts mobile services in Kensington will be delayed, city officials say

Mobile Services Kensington

DC 33 members approve contract with city, ending possibility of strike resuming

dc33 ratify contract

Why the agreement struck between DC 33 and the city isn't a done deal yet

Trash strike impact

As negotiations resume on Day 8 of city workers strike, union plans picket line around City Hall on Wednesday

Trash strike day 8

City Council approves Mayor Parker's $6.8 billion 2026 budget. See what's in it for businesses, public safety and SEPTA

budget:HOME approval

Mayor Parker's H.O.M.E. initiative and renter protections approved in final council session before summer recess

HOME initiative, housing bills

Mayor Parker's proposed raise for Philly teachers won't do much to close the pay gap with suburban school districts

teacher salaries parker

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Philly Hired - Laid Off, What Now

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