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