Philadelphia Invests $8 Million to Address Black Maternal Health and Extend Paid Parental Leave for City Employees
Philadelphia will invest $8 million in Black maternal health and parental leave, extending leave to 8 weeks for city employees and funding community support and potentially city-run childcare.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Champions Community and Economic Growth: Signs Public Safety Bills, Leads Juneteenth Festivities, Graduate Police Recruits, and Promotes Microbusinesses
Mayor Parker's week included Juneteenth celebrations, police recruit graduations, public safety bills signings, and speaking at the U.S. Mayors Conference on microbusinesses.
Philadelphia Mayor Parker Signs Trio of Safety Bills Targeting Guns, Eviction Processes, and Traffic Laws
Philadelphia's Mayor Parker has signed three bills focusing on firearm accessory restrictions, improved eviction officer training, and the expansion of speed cameras on Broad Street to enhance public safety.
Philadelphia Bolsters Kensington with 75 New Police Recruits to Tackle Persistent Challenges
Philadelphia Police Department deploys 75 new recruits to patrol Kensington as part of an effort to address local issues, following Governor Shapiro's law that lowers physical fitness standards to increase recruitment.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Signs Transformative $6.37 Billion FY25 One Philly Budget to Bolster Public Safety and Urban Livability
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signs Philadelphia's $6.37 billion FY25 budget focusing on public safety, cleanliness, and economic growth without new taxes.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker to Sign Key Budget Legislation and Engage Community in a Day of Empowerment Activities in Philadelphia
Mayor Cherelle Parker of Philadelphia has a busy schedule including signing the city budget, addressing a reception dedicated to African American males, and speaking at YouthBuild Philly's fundraising event.












