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Philly Councilmember Cherelle L. Parker has resigned and will run for mayor

Parker, the Democratic majority leader who represents Northwest Philadelphia, resigned Wednesday and will launch a campaign for mayor.

Philadelphia City Councilmember Cherelle Parker, who represents the city's 9th District, speaks to The Inquirer hours after resigning her seat on Council to launch a run for mayor.
Philadelphia City Councilmember Cherelle Parker, who represents the city's 9th District, speaks to The Inquirer hours after resigning her seat on Council to launch a run for mayor.Read moreJESSICA GRIFFIN / Staff Photographer