Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Philadelphia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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49 topics in parks rec

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George Gould tribute

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Nov 12, 2026
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ArtReach

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 12, 2026
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Academy of Natural Sciences

5 supportive
5 commentsLast discussed Nov 12, 2026
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ArtReach 40th anniversary

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 12, 2026
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Parallel parking championship (260862)

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
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Fringe Festival resolution

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
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Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 24, 2026
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Academy of Natural Sciences closure

3 supportive1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
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Hispanic Heritage Month

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
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Shirley M. Kitchen tribute

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
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Coach Ken Hamilton Way renaming

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
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Pride House / Philadelphia Falcons resolution

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
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Art-Reach ACCESS resolution 260481

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
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Disability Pride resolution

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
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Disability Pride Month resolution

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
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Creative Philadelphia charter amendment

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
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Parks and Recreation Commission nominations 260569

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 4, 2026
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FDR Park lease bill 260430

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 4, 2026
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Parks funding hearings

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed May 28, 2026
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Fab Youth Philly resolution

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed May 28, 2026
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West Powelton Steppers Way (260469)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 14, 2026
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Blackhawks Athletic Club (260541)

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 14, 2026
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Bill 250807 — Center City park land

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed May 14, 2026
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Art-Reach resolution (260481)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 14, 2026
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Panati Playground renaming

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 7, 2026
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NPHC Founders' Day

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 7, 2026
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World Heritage Month

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 7, 2026
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Spiral Q Peoplehood Parade

5 supportive
5 commentsLast discussed May 7, 2026
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Black Pride resolution

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 23, 2026
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Arab American Heritage Month resolution

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 23, 2026
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Temple jazz championship

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 16, 2026
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Center City District park lease

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 16, 2026
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Germantown Jazz Festival

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 16, 2026
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World Art Day

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 16, 2026
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Jazz Appreciation Month resolution

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 9, 2026
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One Book One Philadelphia

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 9, 2026
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Viola Sanders resolution (260280)

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Mar 26, 2026
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Irish Center resolution (260281)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 26, 2026
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Bill 250807 and public comment rules

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Mar 19, 2026
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After-school programs

1 commentLast discussed Mar 19, 2026
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Madeline Dunn Way

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 12, 2026
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Block Captain of the Year honor

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 12, 2026
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Black History Month honorees

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 26, 2026
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U.S. Women's Hockey Team resolution (260141)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 26, 2026
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Pastor Clement Lupton honor (260149)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 26, 2026
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Black History Month honorees / Tioga-Hope Park and Garden

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Feb 26, 2026
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Black women in arts resolution

1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Feb 19, 2026
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Grace Baptist Church recognition (260105)

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Feb 12, 2026
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215 Day of Giving (260098)

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Feb 12, 2026

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