Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Philadelphia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
31 topics in schools
School meals (260872)
Child Welfare Commission (Bill 260076) / school board elections
School meals (Res. 260872)
School lunches (260856)
CVI Awareness / Overbrook School for the Blind
Deaf Awareness Month
CVI Awareness
Deaf Awareness Month / Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
National Literacy Month
Lankenau school resolution
SLA/Palumbo Girls Lacrosse resolution
Preschool pushout hearings 260617 / school funding
MOVE Bombing remembrance; school closures
Ben Dubin retirement resolution
School board governance
School accessibility and restrooms
Lincoln High School closure
Apprenticeships and CTE
Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Week
School funding and student fares
Boys' Latin honorees
Chestnut Hill College resolution
School Library Month
Sankofa championship resolution
Dr. Constance E. Clayton Way
Imhotep STEM program
National Reading Month (260145)
Black Girls Love Math
Social Justice Week
Carpe Diem program (250303)
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