Mayor Cherelle Parker magically finds $100 million for a citywide cleanup, upgrades, and events to make Philly look its best in 2026

Mayor Cherelle Parker announced $100 million in “investments”—a citywide cleanup, commercial corridor upgrades, and community events to make Philly look its best before the world shows up at our doorstep in 2026.

Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker magically finds $100 million for World Cup, 2026 preparations:

Philadelphia, the birthplace of democracy, is ready to welcome the world in 2026.We will engage every corner of Philadelphia — with meaningful investments, economic opportunities, and a spirit of celebration across every neighborhood with investments of over $100 million.This… pic.twitter.com/RoDxxbayiq

— Mayor Cherelle L. Parker (@PhillyMayor) March 13, 2025

You know the drill—company’s coming over, and suddenly, the house that was fine yesterday is now a disaster zone. You’re sprinting with the vacuum, stuffing clutter into a closet you swear you’ll clean later, and scrubbing floors like you’re about to host a White House dinner…

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