Who is Adam Thiel? Meet Philadelphia's next managing director
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel will take over as the city's managing director next week after Cherelle Parker is sworn in as mayor.
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Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel will take over as the city's managing director next week after Cherelle Parker is sworn in as mayor.
Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker is set to announce her pick to replace Adam Thiel as fire commissioner on Thursday. Thiel was recently appointed by Parker as the city's new managing director. Parker is also set to announce who will serve as the Philadelphia's new chief public safety director.
Thiel is a familiar face to Philadelphians with years of public service to the city.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced Adam Thiel as the city's managing director during a press conference Tuesday at City Hall.
In just one week, Cherelle Parker will be sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor and on Tuesday, the Mayor-elect made a big announcement.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced Adam Thiel as the city's managing director during a press conference Tuesday at City Hall.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced the city's current fire commissioner, Adam Thiel as her administration's newest managing director.
Cherelle Parker, who is set to take office on Jan. 2, will announce Philadelphia's new Managing Director on Tuesday. The position oversees the city's operating departments and helps provide support for Philadelphia's emergency services.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker spoke about the "Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia" in a news conference Thursday.
Government and community leaders got together Thursday to discuss the "Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia" that will help inform Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker's administration.
Cherelle Parker has called for an intergovernmental approach to help work on the city's issues - now she's naming some officials who will work with her.
Cherelle Parker wants to work across the local, state and federal governments to solve Philadelphia's problems.
Philadelphia's next mayor says she wants to work across multiple levels of government to help the city.
Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city.
Bethel, a West Philadelphia native, says he's honored to take the job and is ready to keep the city safe
Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city. He'll take over as the city's top cop in 2024.
Parker said Bethel will take over as Philadelphia's top cop in 2024.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Wednesday named Kevin Bethel as Philadelphia's next police commissioner.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will tap Kevin Bethel, the Chief of School Safety for Philadelphia schools, as the next police commissioner, Josh Sanders reports.
This week, two Air Force veterans are bonded forever after a kidney transplant at Penn, the team has coverage of election night, a newly installed rainbow crosswalk in Swarthmore was defaced and much more.
Parker said she's looking at both local and national candidates, someone who she said must have "chemistry and credentials."
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker made some major announcements Thursday at Philadelphia City Hall as she revealed who will help in her transition to become the city's 100th mayor.
The Philadelphia 76ers' proposed arena is one of the first major decisions Parker will make after taking office in January.
A new police commissioner will be the first hire for Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker.
Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker said Thursday a formal decision on a new police commissioner will come before Thanksgiving.
Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta will announce charges on Tuesday in two cases involving TikTok challenges.
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Firefighters were called to a burning section of The Rail Park along Vine Street in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta will announce charges on Tuesday in two cases involving TikTok challenges.
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Firefighters were called to a burning section of The Rail Park along Vine Street in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta will announce charges on Tuesday in two cases involving TikTok challenges.
Firefighters were called to a burning section of The Rail Park along Vine Street in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
A Dominican American entrepreneur in Delaware County is honoring her roots through her own makeup line.
Daryl Beckett was arrested in Pittsburgh in connection with a murder in Delaware County after nearly two years on the run, U.S. Marshals said.
Residents packed another meeting in Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, to urge leaders to save the rescue squad.
A man died in a shooting near Mill Dam Park in Mount Holly Township Monday night, officials say.
Affordability in New Jersey emerged as a key issue during the first debate between candidates for governor Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli.
A kindergarten teacher at a Catholic school in Vineland, New Jersey, was pulled from the classroom and put on administrative leave because she's carrying a baby for another family.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
A 36-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a youth football game at Eden Park in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Police in Delaware had to disperse an unruly crowd of over 1,000 people, where they say gunshots were fired, after the annual Wilmington Hispanic Parade had concluded.
Delaware State Police identified the teenage boy killed after an e-bike crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover on Friday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
For this Florida family, the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia is their new happy place while their 1-year-old receives critical care at CHOP.
Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this Penn Medicine nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art.
The nutrition education is a part of Eat Right Philly, which is a School District of Philadelphia initiative that relies on federal funding from the SNAP-Ed program.
A Dominican American entrepreneur in Delaware County is honoring her roots through her own makeup line.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Promotions for free devices like phones, tablets and watches could wind up costing you if you're not careful.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
With SEPTA service restored, riders are paying more for rides with a 21.5% fare hike in effect.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed wide receiver Xavier Gipson off waivers on Monday following the team's comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3.
Jason Kelce, a former NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles, dressed up and joined the Baltimore Ravens' marching band ahead of the Monday Night Football Game.
With Fred Johnson in the game, the Eagles' offense rallied for a comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams after Lane Johnson exited with an injury.
The Phillies lost to the Diamondbacks after Ranger Suárez allowed six runs on eight hits with two strikeouts and a walk in four innings.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation is reviving a beloved tradition with the return of music, food, and community gatherings at the Night Market on Ogontz Avenue.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B announced her "Little Miss Drama Tour," making a stop in Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 7, 2026.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
We now have an update on one of the police officers hurt when 5 officers were shot in York County, Pennsylvania last week. Lt. David Godfrey is now in satisfactory condition after the shooting in North Codorus Township on Sept. 17.
The Philadelphia Police Department is launching a new campaign aimed at helping prevent auto thefts. It is focused on educating vehicle owners about the latest criminal methods and providing tips to fight back against theft. Fliers, community workshops and social media outreach are part of the new campaign. Jim Donovan has the top news headlines in the Philadelphia area on Tuesday, and Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia city leaders say the FIFA Fan Festival in 2026 will include watch parties, food vendors and other activities for soccer fans at Lemon Hill Park once FIFA is in town for multiple World Cup games.
Social media is reacting to the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a two-week suspension. Chandler Lutz has more on what the internet is saying.
The Pennsylvania NAACP will honor Evelyn Lesueuer of The "Six Triple Eight" Battalion, featured in the Tyler Perry/Netflix film of the same name. The battalion worked to clear backlogs of thousands of pieces of mail by hand in just months and was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.