Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Philadelphia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
49 topics in parks rec
George Gould tribute
ArtReach
Academy of Natural Sciences
ArtReach 40th anniversary
Parallel parking championship (260862)
Fringe Festival resolution
Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization
Academy of Natural Sciences closure
Hispanic Heritage Month
Shirley M. Kitchen tribute
Coach Ken Hamilton Way renaming
Pride House / Philadelphia Falcons resolution
Art-Reach ACCESS resolution 260481
Disability Pride resolution
Disability Pride Month resolution
Creative Philadelphia charter amendment
Parks and Recreation Commission nominations 260569
FDR Park lease bill 260430
Parks funding hearings
Fab Youth Philly resolution
West Powelton Steppers Way (260469)
Blackhawks Athletic Club (260541)
Bill 250807 — Center City park land
Art-Reach resolution (260481)
Panati Playground renaming
NPHC Founders' Day
World Heritage Month
Spiral Q Peoplehood Parade
Black Pride resolution
Arab American Heritage Month resolution
Temple jazz championship
Center City District park lease
Germantown Jazz Festival
World Art Day
Jazz Appreciation Month resolution
One Book One Philadelphia
Viola Sanders resolution (260280)
Irish Center resolution (260281)
Bill 250807 and public comment rules
After-school programs
Madeline Dunn Way
Block Captain of the Year honor
Black History Month honorees
U.S. Women's Hockey Team resolution (260141)
Pastor Clement Lupton honor (260149)
Black History Month honorees / Tioga-Hope Park and Garden
Black women in arts resolution
Grace Baptist Church recognition (260105)
215 Day of Giving (260098)
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Philadelphia from local and regional media.
NRA sues Philadelphia to allow 18- to 20-year-olds to carry guns
NRA sues Philadelphia to allow 18- to 20-year-olds to carry guns Inquirer.com
Nov 11, 2026City, state leaders condemn boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia
City, state leaders condemn boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia 6abc Philadelphia
Nov 6, 2026Remains of a 10-year-old girl from West Philadelphia found in the trunk of a car in South Jersey
The remains of a 10-year-old girl from West Philadelphia were found in the trunk of a car in Lindenwold, New Jersey, on Wednesday night. Carprice Williams, the child's foster mother, has been charged with murder.
Nov 5, 2026Philly bike protest targeting 'Zionist establishments' draws rebuke from city and state leaders
A cycling group's plan to ride bikes around Rittenhouse Square on Sunday to protest 'zionist business owners' has drawn criticism from city and state leaders who say the event targets the Jewish community in Philadelphia.
Nov 5, 2026Philly voters approve ballot questions on bid preferences for city contracts and the arts and culture agency
Philadelphia voters approved two ballot questions during the general election Tuesday. The first allows the city to award contracts to small businesses even if their bids aren't the lowest. The second makes Creative Philadelphia, the city's arts and ...
Nov 4, 2026Philadelphia Portal to remain in City Hall courtyard after receiving funding from 'generous patron'
The Philadelphia Portal was set to be removed from the City Hall courtyard Friday, but a 'generous patron' helped keep the art installation running amid efforts to secure long-term funding, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
Oct 29, 2026Federal election monitors to be sent to Philadelphia polling places for midterms
The Department of Justice is sending federal election monitors to Philadelphia polling stations on Nov. 3. The monitors are tasking with ensuring polling places comply with federal laws and are forbidden from interfering with the voting process.
Oct 27, 2026Philadelphia launches anti-vaping campaign as new state law takes effect
Philadelphia launches anti-vaping campaign as new state law takes effect NBC10 Philadelphia
Oct 21, 2026Philadelphia City Council approves resolution urging state leaders to ban Flock cameras
Philadelphia City Council approves resolution urging state leaders to ban Flock cameras 6abc Philadelphia
Sep 24, 2026Ballot Questions for the November 3 2026 General Election
Ballot Questions for the November 3 2026 General Election The Philadelphia Citizen
Sep 18, 2026Your Guide to the 2026 General Election
Your Guide to the 2026 General Election The Philadelphia Citizen
Sep 18, 2026Philly’s Sales Tax rules are changing—here’s what you need to know | Department of Revenue
Philly’s Sales Tax rules are changing—here’s what you need to know | Department of Revenue City of Philadelphia (.gov)
Sep 8, 2026