Cherelle Parker
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Philadelphia Hotels Not Seeing Many Bookings From World Cup Hype
Despite the hype surrounding the FIFA World Cup coming to Philadelphia, there hasn’t been much of a spike when it comes to hotel bookings in…
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard Aims to Hire Up to 10,000 Workers, Quadrupling Workforce
South Korea-based Hanwha plans to quadruple its workforce at the Philadelphia Navy Yard shipyard, by aiming to hire up to 10,000 workers over the next…
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The Philadelphia Region Is Now an Easy Place to Catch a Cruise
No longer will local travelers have to haul themselves up to New York or down to Baltimore to catch a world-class cruise. The Norwegian Cruise…
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Philadelphia’s Ring It On Campaign Officially Kicks Off As City Drives Investments Across 20 Commercial Corridors
Philadelphia has officially kicked off its Ring It On! One Philly: A United Celebration campaign, with the first of 20 community festivals set to take…
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Cruise Ships Are Back as Passengers Depart Tinicum Terminal
The Norwegian Jewel departed from its Tinicum terminal around 4 PM on April 16 with its passengers bound for Bermuda and beyond, writes Cherise Lynch…
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PECO Withdraws Proposed Rate Increases Amidst Affordability Concerns in Southeastern Pennsylvania
PECO has withdrawn its proposed electric and natural gas rate increases, stepping back from a plan that would have raised bills for customers across southeastern…
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Philadelphia Sees Historic Drop in Homicides, But Commitment to Strategy Must Be Maintained
In 2025, Philadelphia recorded its lowest number of homicides in six decades. Experts credit this trend to the city’s investment in prevention and crime-fighting strategies,…
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New Philadelphia Bill Would Expand Transit-Oriented Development, Allowing More Housing Near SEPTA
A new bill from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration would allow more apartment construction around SEPTA stations to help boost ridership, writes Jake Blumgart for…
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Reworld, Citizens Battle Over Burning Philly’s Trash in Chester
Reworld, the owner of the Chester trash incinerator, spent $45,000 on lobbying to keep Philadelphia trash flowing to the city, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY.…
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New $11.5M Project Aims to Beautify Philadelphia in Preparation for 250th Birthday Celebrations
Mayor Cherelle Parker has announced a partnership between the city and various other partners on a new $11.5 million project to beautify key access points…
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New Resolution Would Give Philadelphia’s Vacant School Buildings New Life
Philadelphia has about 20 vacant school properties across the city, causing increased pressure from the community to do something with them. There is now a…
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Philadelphia Art Museum to Unveil New Exhibit Showcasing Iconic Rocky Statue
The Philadelphia Art Museum will be debuting a new exhibit in April that will feature the Rocky statue at the forefront, writes Cherise Lynch for…
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Mayor Parker Launches New Task Force to Revitalize, Renew Struggling Market East Corridor
Mayor Cherelle Parker and her administration have announced the formation of the Market East Advisory Group, tasked with renewing Market East, write Joe Brandt and…
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Planned Demolition of Market Street Buildings Raises Concerns for Many Community Members
Last month, it was announced that Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers planned to have the buildings on Market East they acquired this past summer demolished.…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Signs Sweeping Amendment to Philadelphia’s ‘Ban the Box’ Law
Earlier this month, Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed a major amendment to Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, also known as the “ban the box”…
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Women’s Professional Basketball League Unrivaled is Coming to Philadelphia
Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s professional basketball league, will be coming to Philadelphia during its 2026 season. The official announcement was made during a rally and…
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Tiger Woods Helps Dedicate Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek Course
Tiger Woods was at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday for his Learning Lab at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, which straddles West Philadelphia and Upper…
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At PHL: New Safety System Prevents Planes From Overrunning Runway
Philadelphia International Airport has added a runway safety feature as part of upgrades there, writes Josh Sanders and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. An…
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