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Cherelle L. Parker

The office of Philadelphia Councilmember Quetcy Lozada provided this photo of a Kensington alley on Braddock Street before a cleanup. This is before.

Philly has 16,000 alleys. Keeping them clean and clear is a big job.

Thousands of Philly’s alleys are plagued by trash, overgrown trees, roots, and even illegal gates. These workers get them clean.

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas speaks before the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight hearing held at the Museum of the American Revolution on Monday. Officials testified on the city’s investment and preparedness for the large-scale events of 2026, including FIFA World Cup Games, America’s 250th birthday celebration, and the baseball All-Star Game.

Philly’s 250 plans challenged as SEPTA funding crisis looms

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker unveils her long-awaited plan to build or preserve 30,000 units of housing during a special session of City Council Monday, Mar. 24, 2025. Council President Kenyatta Johnson is behind her.

Philadelphia Politics

Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan relies on $800 million in bonds. Here’s what you need to know about Philly’s city debt.

Sean Collins Walsh

The Roundhouse, located on Race Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets, in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

Let’s establish a best practice for responsible preservation with the Roundhouse

Tya Winn and David Feldman, For The Inquirer

Demonstrators walk to Love Park during the Choose Love Sanctuary City rally organized by the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Pa. Democratic leaders say little after Trump again threatens to defund ‘sanctuary cities’

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