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To keep making history, Cherelle Parker needs to make unity a Philly thing

I worry that even on such a historic day, more than two-thirds of Philly’s registered voters didn’t bother to cast ballots for Parker or anyone else.

Cherelle Parker hugs Marian Tasco, her mentor and a former member of City Council, at her election night party at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 on Tuesday. The Democrat, who was elected to be the city's 100th mayor, will be the first woman to hold the office.
Cherelle Parker hugs Marian Tasco, her mentor and a former member of City Council, at her election night party at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 on Tuesday. The Democrat, who was elected to be the city's 100th mayor, will be the first woman to hold the office.Read moreHeather Khalifa / Staff Photographer
    by Helen Ubiñas | Columnist
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