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Cherelle Parker to hold press conference after securing Democratic nomination for Philly mayor

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PHILADELPHIA - Cherelle Parker, the Democratic nominee in the race for Philadelphia mayor, will hold her first press conference Monday, nearly a week after a health issue prevented her from speaking on election night.

Parker, 50, was unable to attend her own victory celebration last Tuesday as she dealt with a dental emergency at the University of Pennsylvania.

She spend the rest of the week resting, recovering, holding some meetings with staff. Monday's press conference will follow her meeting with Pennsylvania Gov.

Josh Shapiro. Parker’s primary win likely set her up to become the city’s 100th mayor and the first woman to serve in the role.Parker, 50, served for 10 years as a state representative for northwest Philadelphia before her election to the city council in 2015.

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