An ‘unapologetic’ Mayor Parker proposes $872M police budget with money for forensics, tech upgrades, and recruiting
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker framed the proposal to keep funding level as a second down payment on her plan to improve public ...
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Mayor Parker proposes boost to Vision Zero funding after cuts to traffic safety program last year drew backlash
The campaign would receive $5 million in fiscal year 2026 and $30 million over next six years under new budget.
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Mayor Parker pushes to slash business taxes and spend millions on housing
Philadelphia would cut business tax rates every year and begin spending hundreds of millions of newly allocated dollars on ...
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‘They need it now’: Parker proposes ‘historic’ investment to expand Philly’s housing supply
The mayor’s latest budget proposal calls on the city to borrow $800 million to create and preserve more affordable and market ...
New Philly police forensics lab will be in University City, Parker administration says
The selection kicks off a new, monthslong phase of planning, development, and construction. Securing funding and selecting a ...
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Parker’s ambitious plans; Philly health and census data; 3rd indie publisher | Morning roundup
Parker pushes to slash business taxes and spend on housing Philadelphia would cut business tax rates every year and begin ...
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Philly Mayor Parker says public safety is top priority, allocates money in budget for public safety initiatives
Mayor Cherelle Parker introduced her proposed budget to city council Thursday, with a commitment to keep city residents safe.
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Nearly 400 vacant lots near corridors have been cleared thanks to city program
The Philadelphia Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program released its key achievements from its first year under ...