New Philadelphia mayor announces city’s remote workers must return to office

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has made a significant number of changes since she started her term in January. Her most recent decision, however, is sure to ruffle the feathers of the city’s workers, especially those who have enjoyed the benefits of working remotely.

During a press conference on Monday, Philadelphia’s mayor announced that all city employees working remotely must return to in-office work full time by Monday, July 15, according to multiple reports. Parker emphasized that doing so is not just a change in routine but an integral part of her administration’s plans to implement changes that will improve the city and increase government efficiency.