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What residents are talking about in Philadelphia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Sheriff's Office / H.O.M.E. plan
School meals / Hilton Garden Inn resolutions
Child Welfare Commission charter (260076)
Domestic violence survivor testimony
Domestic violence services
Mental Health Partnerships 75th anniversary
Domestic and sexual violence services
Disability access / PHRC guidance
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Firefighter of the Year honor
Domestic violence prevention education
World Menopause Day
Gun violence / structural racism
Universal healthcare (260849)
World Mental Health Day resolution
Resolution 260819 — Rodent infestation
National Coming Out Day / LGBTQ+ History Month
Lieutenant Gregory Brown retirement
Father Judge 27 Way renaming
Menopause Awareness Month
National Council of Negro Women
Various city issues
Vision Awareness Month
Community Reinvestment Act / North Philly
Flock cameras / data centers
Flock cameras / ALPR
Child Welfare Commission charter amendment
Flock cameras / Office of Freedmen Affairs
Disability Voting Rights Week
Officer Melvin Kilgore street renaming
Pride policing hearings
Gay Bingo 30th anniversary
Pride policing / Pride House resolution
Resolution 260629 reproductive freedom
Reproductive health funding
Pride Month and reproductive freedom resolutions
Reproductive freedom resolution 260629
Public safety / city leadership
Pride policing
Pride policing and carriage horses
U-Visa/T-Visa bill 260303
Pride policing / public safety
Child welfare commission 260094/260076
Carriage horse bill 260465
Kratom bill 260163
Covenant House Pennsylvania 25th anniversary
Police oversight resolution 260611
Pediatric brain cancer awareness 260616
Detective Wyche resolution 260548
Mental health and self-mastery
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