Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has a new initiative that looks to make it easier to start a business

Mayor Cherelle Parker's new initiative aims to streamline licensing and inspection process. Officials say it aims to remove unnecessary regulations and speed up timelines. Mayor Parker hopes to make it easier to start, grow business in Philadelphia. Mayor says the initiative will streamline the licensing process.

Mayor Cherelle Parker appoints Michael R. Resnick as new Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner. Resnick was appointed by Mayor Parker on Monday. Mayor Parker appointed Resnick to be the new prisons commissioner. Mayor: Resnick's appointment is a "first step in the right direction"