Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Stresses Safety Once Again On First Full Day In Office

By Dan Snyder, CBS Philadelphia

January 4, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Wednesday was Mayor Cherelle Parker's first full day in office as Philadelphia's 100th mayor. She joined an event previewing this year's MLK Day of Service events and says she's organizing meetings with city department leaders.

But she also stressed safety remains her primary focus.

"The current levels of crimes against persons and properties in Philadelphia constitute a public safety emergency," Parker said.

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