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And now, Preston and Steve's news update with Kathy Romano.

Today's May 17th. It's Wednesday. Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning in the news this morning. Sherell Parker, a Democrat with a long political history in Pennsylvania,

won Philadelphia's mayoral primary on Tuesday, likely setting her up as the city's 100th mayor and the first woman to serve in the role. 50-year-old Parker who served for 10 years as a state representative

for Northwest Philadelphia before her election to the city council in 2015, asserted herself as a leader

whose government experience

would allow her to address gaping problems with public safety and quality of life life in

the nation's sixth largest city. She will go up against Republican David O. in the November

7th general election. The former city council member did not speak to supporters Tuesday night due to

an emergency according to her campaign.

Unfortunately, Sherell had a recent dental issue that required immediate medical attention this evening,

and she is currently receiving care at the University of Pennsylvania.

Sherell looks forward to celebrating with all of her friends and supporters and thanks all of the Philadelphia,

all of Philadelphia for making history tonight.

Had a statement released on Wednesday morning. Heather

Boyd won a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the Philadelphia suburbs,

beating Republican Katie Ford for a vacancy created by the resignation of Democratic Representative

Mike Zabel. Zabel quit the legislature in March shortly after a lobbyist accused him of sexually

harassing her.

Boyd's win gives Democrats 102 seats the minimum needed to control the agenda in the 203 member house.

The state Senate has a Republican majority.

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