In Philly’s hotly contested mayoral race, one that came down to the wire in a contest with no clear favorites, it all came down to who you know.
Former Councilmember at large Cherelle Parker won the Democratic Party’s nomination and is all but assured to be elected in November as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor — the first woman to do so in city history, dating back to the 1600s. She rode a wave of endorsements from elected officials, ward committees and unions.