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Mayor Parker taps Pedro Rosario to lead Kensington strategy as deputy police commissioner
For the people who live and work in Kensington, the focus on public safety means everything.
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For the people who live and work in Kensington, the focus on public safety means everything.
Rosario's "unmatched qualifications and decades of experience make him the best candidate for this job," Mayor Cherelle Parker said during a news conference Thursday morning.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel swore in Pedro Rosario on Thursday, tasking him with focusing on public safety in Kensington.
Pedro Rosario will be in charge of Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's strategy to address public safety in Kensington.
This week, Cherelle Parker made history by becoming the first female mayor of Philadelphia, the region is preparing for the first winter storm of 2024 and much more.
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One of Cherelle Parker's first moves in office was issuing an executive order to declare a public safety emergency in Philadelphia.
On her first day, Parker once again stressed that making the city of Philadelphia safer remains her primary focus.
A Pennsylvania state senator's son was arrested and charged with assault after punching security and attempting to enter The Met for Mayor Cherelle Parker's inauguration ceremony.
By HughE Dillon.
Cherelle Parker's 100-day plan for Philadelphia includes hiring more police officers, declaring a public safety emergency and removing college requirements for city jobs, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Other city officials were also sworn into office Tuesday during Parker's inauguration.
Since winning the November election, Parker has stayed busy, putting together her cabinet and other key figures in her administration.
Parker will declare a public safety emergency and unveil plans to add more police officers on Philadelphia streets with a focus on community policing and more in her first 100 days.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wants to restore "peace and safety in our streets" with a 3-fold strategy: prevention, intervention and enforcement.
Philadelphia residents said they're excited about the vision Parker plans to bring to the city.
Parker made history on Tuesday by becoming the first woman and Black woman to become the mayor of Philadelphia.
Bethel said he chose to be sworn in at Russell Conwell Middle School to show his commitment to the Kensington community and the danger children face going to and from school.
"Abbott Elementary" actress and star Sheryl Lee Ralph introduced Mayor Cherelle Parker with a heartfelt poem that almost brought Parker to tears before she was sworn in as the first woman mayor of Philadelphia.
Kevin Bethel was sworn in as the city's newest police commissioner at the Russell Conwell Middle School in Kensington.
Mayor Cherelle Parker delivered her inaugural address on Jan. 2 after she was administered the oath of office by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Tuesday outlined her first 100 days to make the city the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation."
On Tuesday, Jan. 2, Cherelle Parker was publicly sworn in as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, the first woman and first Black woman to lead the city.
"Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph introduced Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker with a poem before Parker was sworn in as the first woman mayor of the city.
Philadelphians are hopeful Cherelle Parker and her new police commissioner will take charge and make the city safer.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Have you seen lime green posts calling Kamala Harris "brat" on social media? Here's what it all means.
The program run by the nonprofit, On Chite For The People, shows young people between the ages of 13 and 22 skills on how to fix and maintain a car.
A red county for more than 100 years, Delaware County started turning blue in the 1990s and 2000s as the demographics changed, according to Swarthmore College political science associate professor Ben Berger.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
President Biden is delivering his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Wells Fargo plans to drop its name from the South Philadelphia sports arena, the home of the Flyers and 76ers, after the bank's contract expires in 2025.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
Have you seen lime green posts calling Kamala Harris "brat" on social media? Here's what it all means.
Have you seen lime green posts calling Kamala Harris "brat" on social media? Here's what it all means.
The program run by the nonprofit, On Chite For The People, shows young people between the ages of 13 and 22 skills on how to fix and maintain a car.
A red county for more than 100 years, Delaware County started turning blue in the 1990s and 2000s as the demographics changed, according to Swarthmore College political science associate professor Ben Berger.
Pennsylvania is once again expected to be a critical battleground state in the race for the White House.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
Here are the athletes from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who've earned their spots to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wilmington, Delaware, to meet with campaign staff. Delawareans shared their reactions to President stepping aside.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
An Instagram account that started as a tribute to her mother is now helping millions support each other with the struggles of Alzheimer's disease.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Wells Fargo plans to drop its name from the South Philadelphia sports arena, the home of the Flyers and 76ers, after the bank's contract expires in 2025.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
Nick Sirianni described his relationship with Jalen Hurts as "good" and said he doesn't "put much stock" into reports suggesting a disconnect between the two.
Here are the athletes from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who've earned their spots to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
A new mobile health unit in Pennsylvania provides health care for cats, dogs and people. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.
Young Democrats in Pennsylvania say they are embracing Vice Presidential Kamala Harris's run for the White House, and they're leaning into the "Brat" movement on social media, too. Reporter Eva Andersen explains the connection.
Young people in Southwest Philadelphia are putting the brakes on their summer plans to spend time in an eight-week-long trade camp to learn about the automotive industry.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
At the Wawa on Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester on Wednesday, there was mixed reaction to the abrupt ending of Biden’s campaign.