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The Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to combat corruption in Philadelphia, playing a major role in the adoption of civil service reforms and the passage of the 1919 and 1951 Home Rule Charters. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, Seventy does not endorse candidates or represent any special interests.
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117th Anniversary Event

The Committee of Seventy’s annual event has become a can’t miss event each fall. This year Seventy will present a hybrid in-person, exclusive cocktail program and live-streamed event, bringing together the fascinating program and networking you expect, in the format you prefer. Featuring Kristen Soltis-Anderson, Rep. James Clyburn, and Michael Smerconish.

115th Anniversary Luncheon

Celebrating the 15th & 19th Amendments: Race, Gender and the Vote in 2020 with Akhil Reed Amar and Sherrilyn Ifill

Can We Talk?

Please join us to strike a blow for the notion that America isn’t doomed to division. Some hard work needs doing, but we can do it. Beginning here, in Philadelphia.

Connecting Current and Future Leaders

Join NExT Philadelphia - Urban League of Philadelphia Young Professionals and Temple University Masters of Public Policy program as we provide a forum for millennials to engage with a current leader in the Philadelphia region. This will be a great opportunity to network while adding your voice towards strengthening the experience of urban young professionals in the city.

114th Anniversary Luncheon

With Governor John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Governor John Kasich (R-OH)

State of Young Philly Event: Why Harrisburg Matters

Join the Committee of Seventy, Temple University's MPP Program and Young Involved Philadelphia for a panel discussion on the critical relationship between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

NExT Philadelphia Presents: How Local is Your Politics on October 18

Join NExT Philadelphia, Temple University's Public Policy program and Seventy for a discussion of effective political engagement---in and out of elective office.

Mission Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy

PWPvideo is partnering with Draw the Lines to present MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy at Yards Brewing. Come out and share your story of working or planning to keep our country strong.

Celebrate Constitution Day and Slay the Gerrymander

Join the Committee of Seventy and the University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Government and Community Affairs on September 17th to Celebrate Constitution Day and Slay the Gerrymander.

The Penn Project for Civic Engagement Workshop on Hearing Your Publics

This workshop will be of use to any leader who wants to engage more deeply and usefully with either internal or external stakeholders.