"We have a housing crisis," Parker's chief of staff says. The administration has set seven priorities to try to solve it.

First woman elected mayor of Philadelphia to inspire graduates with message of public service and leadership. Alvernia ...

The phenomenon of politicians using debt to finance signature initiatives or tackle societal challenges through “social bonds ...

While the city ranks in the top quarter of the state in salaries, educators in Bucks and Montgomery counties make a lot more.

Philadelphia's summer plans are in full swing as Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders unveiled a series of new initiatives designed to provide safety, engagement and job opportunities for young ...

Mayor Cherelle Parker had planned to cut funding for both transit subsidies, but now says she's working on keeping them.

Philadelphia's commerce chief Alba Martinez is stepping down from her post effective May 1 to produce an original musical, Mayor Cherelle Parker's ... Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania and also ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker recently released her annual budget proposal and ...

The city’s upcoming budget doesn’t include the Zero Fare program, which offers free SEPTA fare to more than 24,000 residents.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders honored the Oscar and Grammy winner on Wednesday, renaming a street next to Smith's old high school. “Philly, I love you. I am yours.