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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration defends move to eliminate tax break that helps small businesses
The tax break, which took effect a decade ago, excludes companies’ first $100,000 in revenue from being taxed under ...
Who should benefit from city housing programs? Council members question Mayor Cherelle Parker’s plan
Philadelphia City Council members on Wednesday gave a largely warm reception to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s proposed housing ...
Why Mayor Cherelle Parker is asking Council to approve a tax cut that will take effect in 2038
Parker’s budget proposal includes a bill that not only cuts the business tax rates for next year, but bakes in 13 years of ...
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On Earth Day, protesters call on Mayor Parker to denounce PGW and gas lobby efforts to upend green energy
Local climate activists rallied against Philadelphia Gas Works’ financial support to an industry group lobbying against clean ...
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announces summer programs for young people
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 ...
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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.
Philadelphia mayor to speak at Alvernia commencement at Santander Arena
READING, Pa. - Philadelphia's mayor will deliver the commencement address at Alvernia University next month. Cherelle Parker is the 100th mayor of Philadelphia and the first ever woman elected to the ...
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Philadelphia coalition offers alternative housing priority list
As officials from Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration prepare to testify before City Council on the Home Opportunities ...