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What residents are talking about in Philadelphia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

41 topics (filtered)12 news items
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Schools↑Rising

School meals (Res. 260872)

7 supportive
7 commentsLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Business Jobs↑Rising

Hilton Garden Inn workers (Res. 260907)

8 supportive
8 commentsLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Public Safety

School meals / Hilton Garden Inn resolutions

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
Public Safety

Sheriff's Office / H.O.M.E. plan

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Zoning

Girard zoning overlay (Bill 260462)

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Taxes Budget

Zero Fare / reparations

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Taxes Budget↑Rising

Zero Fare / Transit Access Fund

19 supportive1 opposed
20 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Public Safety

Child Welfare Commission charter (260076)

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Schools↑Rising

School meals (260872)

1 supportive3 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 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
Taxes Budget↑Rising

Zero Fare / We Make Philly

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Environment

Incineration ban 250768

2 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Zero Fare / wealth tax

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Zero Fare / Kensington

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Power Interfaith agenda

1 supportive
1 commentLast 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

Disability access / PHRC guidance

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Taxes Budget

Medicare costs / Power Interfaith

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety

Domestic violence services

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Roads

City Hall bike lane (250649)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety

Gun violence / structural racism

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety

Domestic violence prevention education

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Parks Rec

Parallel parking championship (260862)

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety

Firefighter of the Year honor

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
Taxes Budget

Sheriff's Office accountability (260076)

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety

Domestic violence survivor testimony

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety

Domestic and sexual violence services

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Environment

Bill 250768 — Waste incineration ban

1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Indigenous Peoples' Day

10 supportive
10 commentsLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Housing

DSA rally statement / land bank

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Parks Rec

Fringe Festival resolution

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Public Safety

World Mental Health Day resolution

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Public Safety

Resolution 260819 — Rodent infestation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Taxes Budget

Minimum wage

1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Housing↑Rising

Resolution 260825 — Tenant Union

2 supportive2 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 8, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent 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, 2026
PhillyVoiceelection 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, 2026
NBC10 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, 2026
6abc 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, 2026
The 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, 2026
The Philadelphia Citizen2026 general election guide

Your Guide to the 2026 General Election

Your Guide to the 2026 General Election The Philadelphia Citizen

Sep 18, 2026
NBC10 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, 2026
The 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, 2026
PlanetizenChinatown 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, 2026
ABC7 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, 2026
NBC10 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, 2026
NBC10 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