Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Philadelphia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
25 topics in taxes budget
Property tax relief / Family Care Act
Family Care Act / affordability
Zero Fare / reparations
Zero Fare / affordability
Zero Fare / We Make Philly
Zero Fare / wealth tax
Zero Fare / Kensington
Zero Fare / Transit Access Fund
Sheriff's Office accountability (260076)
Medicare costs / Power Interfaith
Power Interfaith agenda
Minimum wage
Community Reinvestment Act
Center City District bill (250807)
Hunger Action Month
Digital ad tax / property taxes
Center City District park lease (Bill 250807)
Anti-poverty plan
Eviction diversion recognition 260627
Eviction diversion portal recognition 260627
Parks funding / budget
Elderly tax relief (260480)
Elderly tax relief (260480); homelessness
Jewish American Heritage Month; elderly tax relief
Elderly tax relief (260480); affordable housing
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