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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 ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan relies on $800 million in bonds. Here’s what you need to know about Philly’s city debt.
The phenomenon of politicians using debt to finance signature initiatives or tackle societal challenges through “social bonds ...
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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.
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Philadelphia Housing Authority to preserve and build 20K affordable units under new ‘Opening Doors’ initiative
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is set to play a major role in Mayor Cherelle Parker’s push to create and preserve 30,000 ...
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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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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker shares plan to make housing more affordable in city
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday unveiled a plan to invest $2 billion in programs to build and preserve 30,000 homes for the city and make housing more affordable. She discussed the ...
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Philadelphia Commerce Director Alba Martinez to Step Down, Produce Musical
Alba Martinez, Philadelphia’s first Latina commerce director and one of the highest-ranking LGBTQ officials in city history, ...
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Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils plan that would invest $2B into housing for Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI ... issue of affordable housing with the introduction of a new initiative by Mayor Cherelle Parker. It's a $2 billion plan that aims to create and preserve affordable ...