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Philadelphia Politics

About the Mayor

John Street: Biography of the 97th Mayor of Philadelphia

Amelia Brown -
American politician and lawyer John Street was the 97th mayor of Philadelphia and the city's second African American mayor. He was elected twice, but...
About the Mayor

Bernard Samuel: Philadelphia’s Last Republican Mayor

Amelia Brown -
Bernard "Barney" Samuel was a Republican and the 89th Mayor of Philadelphia. He held the office from 1941 to 1952, one of the longest...
About politics

The 1951 Philadelphia Municipal Elections

Harry Taylor -
In April 1951, citizens approved Philadelphia's new charter, which led to municipal elections in November of the same year. For the first time in...
About the Mayor

Cherelle Parker: Philadelphia’s First Female Mayor

Harry Taylor -
In early 2024, Cherelle Parker became Philadelphia's first female mayor and the city's 100th mayor overall. Although she had experience as a teacher, she...

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