Tag: Philadelphia Mayor
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Former Philadelphia Mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr.’s papers join Temple’s Blockson Collection, preserving the legacy of the city’s first Black leader and social innovator.
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Cherelle Parker becomes Philadelphia’s first Black woman mayor, breaking barriers and paving the way for future leaders.
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Cherelle Parker makes history as Philadelphia’s first female mayor, elected in a groundbreaking victory in 2022. Explore her early life and political rise, leading to her swearing-in on January 2nd, 2023. Mayor Parker addresses critical issues like gun…
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