Philadelphia · community
Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Philadelphia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Parallel parking championship (260862)
Fringe Festival resolution
Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization
Shirley M. Kitchen tribute
Academy of Natural Sciences closure
Hispanic Heritage Month
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)
Bill 250807 — Center City park land
Art-Reach resolution (260481)
Blackhawks Athletic Club (260541)
World Heritage Month
NPHC Founders' Day
Spiral Q Peoplehood Parade
Panati Playground renaming
Black Pride resolution
Arab American Heritage Month resolution
Germantown Jazz Festival
Center City District park lease
Temple jazz championship
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
Block Captain of the Year honor
Madeline Dunn Way
Black History Month honorees / Tioga-Hope Park and Garden
Pastor Clement Lupton honor (260149)
U.S. Women's Hockey Team resolution (260141)
Black History Month honorees
Black women in arts resolution
215 Day of Giving (260098)
Grace Baptist Church recognition (260105)
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Philadelphia from local and regional media.
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, 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, 2026Pa. 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, 2026Pennsylvania 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, 2026Philadelphia lawmakers fight to save 'Chinatown Stitch' from Trump cuts
Philadelphia lawmakers fight to save 'Chinatown Stitch' from Trump cuts Planetizen
Aug 5, 2026Slavery 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, 2026Philadelphia closes online sales tax loophole for businesses outside city
Philadelphia closes online sales tax loophole for businesses outside city NBC10 Philadelphia
Jul 14, 2026DOJ 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