Topic: Cherelle Parker
The Ugly Opportunity Lurking Beneath City Hall
Mayor Parker wants to “clean and green” the city? A longtime Philadelphia journalist knows just where she can start
By Linn Washington Jr.
How to Clean and Green Philly, For Real
The City’s former Litter Czar gives Mayor Parker mixed reviews on her cleaning and greening agenda so far — and offers ways to step it up
By Nicolas Esposito
AI in Government (No, Really!)
Earlier this month, Sheriff Rochelle Bilal showcased how public officials should not deploy Artificial Intelligence. But like other cities, we can harness the new technology for good
By Malcolm Burnley
Learning on the Job
Neither Mayor Parker, Council President Johnson nor Council Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson have CEO experience. How are they going to make the switch from legislating to leading?
By Larry Platt
Three Quick Wins for Cherelle Parker
Here’s how our new mayor can make friends with her constituents right quick
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
New Direction on Law Enforcement in Philly? Don’t Be So Sure.
Parker makes a politically safe pick for Police Commissioner, the re-elected Sheriff continues to be an embarrassment, and the SEPTA and Temple Police Departments struggle for survival.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
First, Kill All the Pilots
Philadelphia government is in love with pilot programs. With a $6.2 billion budget, how about making the tough decisions to deploy what works citywide?
By Larry Platt
Is Kevin Bethel the Police Changemaker We Need?
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s choice for new Philly Police Commissioner transformed the school-to-prison pipeline. Can he do the same for the city writ large?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
What Should Cherelle Parker Do to Drive Down Shootings?
The Mayor-elect campaigned on stop-and-frisk, increasing police and bringing in the National Guard. Her constituents have strong views on all of that
By Mensah M. Dean
Neighborhoods Need Constructive Confrontation
A young Philadelphian explains the responsibility we all share in steering young people in the right direction — starting with your own block
By Jemille Q. Duncan