When Mayor Cherelle L. Parker ran for mayor in 2023, most of her opponents in the crowded Democratic primary raised and spent more money than she did. She has said often that it made her something of an underdog.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker went viral on social media after attempts to lead an Eagles chant resulted in her misspelling the Philly-based team’s name.

Gov. Josh Shapiro with Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials talk to the media following the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash.