Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Philadelphia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics in public safety
Veterans Day / Malaysia Alfred
Malaysia Alfred / DHS
Child Welfare Commission (Bill 260076)
Veterans and compassionate release
Prematurity Awareness Day
Sheriff's Office oversight
DHS child welfare
DHS foster care abuse
Public health resolution (Ahmad)
8th District representation
School meals / Hilton Garden Inn resolutions
Sheriff's Office / H.O.M.E. plan
Child Welfare Commission charter (260076)
Firefighter of the Year honor
Domestic violence survivor testimony
Domestic and sexual violence services
Mental Health Partnerships 75th anniversary
Domestic violence services
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Disability access / PHRC guidance
Universal healthcare (260849)
Gun violence / structural racism
World Menopause Day
Domestic violence prevention education
World Mental Health Day resolution
Resolution 260819 — Rodent infestation
Lieutenant Gregory Brown retirement
Father Judge 27 Way renaming
National Council of Negro Women
National Coming Out Day / LGBTQ+ History Month
Various city issues
Community Reinvestment Act / North Philly
Menopause Awareness Month
Vision Awareness Month
Flock cameras / ALPR
Child Welfare Commission charter amendment
Flock cameras / Office of Freedmen Affairs
Flock cameras / data centers
Officer Melvin Kilgore street renaming
Disability Voting Rights Week
Public safety / city leadership
Reproductive freedom resolution 260629
Pride policing / Pride House resolution
Gay Bingo 30th anniversary
Pride policing / public safety
U-Visa/T-Visa bill 260303
Pride Month and reproductive freedom resolutions
Pride policing
Pride policing and carriage horses
Pride policing hearings
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