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What residents are talking about in Philadelphia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics12 news items
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Business Jobs↑Rising
Hilton Garden Inn workers (Res. 260907)
8 supportive
8 commentsLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Public Safety
Sheriff's Office / H.O.M.E. plan
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Schools
Child Welfare Commission (Bill 260076) / school board elections
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Schools↑Rising
School meals (Res. 260872)
7 supportive
7 commentsLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Zoning
Girard zoning overlay (Bill 260462)
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Public Safety
School meals / Hilton Garden Inn resolutions
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Taxes Budget
Zero Fare / affordability
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Business Jobs
Zero Fare / data centers
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Public Safety
Child Welfare Commission charter (260076)
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Environment
Incineration ban 250768
2 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Taxes Budget↑Rising
Zero Fare / Transit Access Fund
19 supportive1 opposed
20 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Taxes Budget
Zero Fare / reparations
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Schools↑Rising
School meals (260872)
1 supportive3 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Taxes Budget↑Rising
Zero Fare / We Make Philly
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Taxes Budget
Zero Fare / Kensington
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Taxes Budget
Zero Fare / wealth tax
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Public Safety
Gun violence / structural racism
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Parks Rec
Parallel parking championship (260862)
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Mental Health Partnerships 75th anniversary
6 supportive
6 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Universal healthcare (260849)
3 supportive2 opposed
6 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety
Domestic and sexual violence services
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety
Domestic violence services
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Taxes Budget
Medicare costs / Power Interfaith
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Taxes Budget
Sheriff's Office accountability (260076)
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety
Firefighter of the Year honor
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety
Disability access / PHRC guidance
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Taxes Budget
Power Interfaith agenda
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety
Domestic violence prevention education
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Roads
City Hall bike lane (250649)
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Schools
School lunches (260856)
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
World Menopause Day
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety
Domestic violence survivor testimony
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Taxes Budget
Minimum wage
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Housing
DSA rally statement / land bank
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Housing↑Rising
Resolution 260825 — Tenant Union
2 supportive2 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Public Safety
World Mental Health Day resolution
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Environment
Bill 250768 — Waste incineration ban
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Public Safety
Resolution 260819 — Rodent infestation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Parks Rec
Fringe Festival resolution
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
Indigenous Peoples' Day
10 supportive
10 commentsLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Menopause Awareness Month
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Public Safety
National Coming Out Day / LGBTQ+ History Month
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Business Jobs
Digital Inclusion Week
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Taxes Budget
Community Reinvestment Act
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Zoning
Monumental Way renaming
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
Black Bottom recognition
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Lieutenant Gregory Brown retirement
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Business Jobs↑Rising
Starbucks boycott
4 supportive1 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Public Safety
Father Judge 27 Way renaming
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Philadelphia from local and regional media.
PhillyVoicepublic art funding
Philadelphia 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, 2026PhillyVoiceelection monitoring
Federal 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, 2026NBC10 Philadelphiaanti-vaping public health campaign
Philadelphia 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, 20266abc PhiladelphiaFlock surveillance camera ban resolution
Philadelphia 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, 2026The Philadelphia Citizenmunicipal ballot questions
Ballot Questions for the November 3 2026 General Election
Ballot Questions for the November 3 2026 General Election The Philadelphia Citizen
Sep 18, 2026The Philadelphia Citizen2026 general election guide
Your Guide to the 2026 General Election
Your Guide to the 2026 General Election The Philadelphia Citizen
Sep 18, 2026NBC10 Philadelphiaeconomic development / corporate relocation
Pa. Gov, mayor tout $370M plan to move Burlington Stores HQ to Philly
Pa. Gov, mayor tout $370M plan to move Burlington Stores HQ to Philly NBC10 Philadelphia
Sep 3, 2026The New York TimesEagles stadium location announcement
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Eagles’ future stadium will remain in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Eagles’ future stadium will remain in Philadelphia The New York Times
Aug 29, 2026PlanetizenChinatown Stitch federal funding threat
Philadelphia lawmakers fight to save 'Chinatown Stitch' from Trump cuts
Philadelphia lawmakers fight to save 'Chinatown Stitch' from Trump cuts Planetizen
Aug 5, 2026ABC7 Los Angelesslavery exhibit panels replaced at historic site
Slavery panels replaced at Philadelphia site amid months-long battle with Trump administration
Slavery panels replaced at Philadelphia site amid months-long battle with Trump administration ABC7 Los Angeles
Jul 15, 2026NBC10 Philadelphiasales tax loophole closure
Philadelphia closes online sales tax loophole for businesses outside city
Philadelphia closes online sales tax loophole for businesses outside city NBC10 Philadelphia
Jul 14, 2026NBC10 PhiladelphiaDOJ lawsuit over ICE officer mask ban and ID requirements
DOJ sues City of Philadelphia over mask ban, ID requirements for ICE officers
DOJ sues City of Philadelphia over mask ban, ID requirements for ICE officers NBC10 Philadelphia
Jun 18, 2026