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Activists Call On Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker To Do More To End Illegal Dumping

Activists said while they appreciate Parker's clean and green initiatives, they want a permanent fix to illegal dumpsites.

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October 4, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Activists in North Philadelphia called on Mayor Cherelle Parker to do more to put an end to illegal dumping on Thursday.

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Activists said while they appreciate Parker's clean and green initiatives, they want a permanent fix to what they call illegal dumpsites in the city.

Dozens of neighborhood activists gathered for a rather ironic birthday party on the corner of 6th and Somerset streets in North Philly to call for an end to illegal dumping.

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