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The Pennsylvania Conference to End Gerrymandering on October 14

The nonpartisan Fair Districts PA coalition is convening a one-day redistricting conference in Harrisburg for volunteers, supporters, academics, press and legislators.

State of Young Philly 2017 Civic Engagement Fair on October 12

Meet and greet folks from Philadelphia's most innovative non-profit, government and advocacy groups at the kickoff event of Young Involved Philadelphia's eighth annual State of Young Philly!

Future of Philly Politics Discussion on August 10

What will the Philadelphia political scene look like in 20 years?

Democratic City Controller Candidate Debate on May 9

Democratic City Controller candidates Alan Butkovitz and Rebecca Rhynhart will square off in a debate on Tuesday, May 9, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Industrious Philadelphia.

District Attorney Candidates’ Forum & Convention: Criminal Justice Reform in Philadelphia on April 25

Young Involved Philadelphia – in partnership with the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania, Seventy, and Temple University’s Master of Public Policy Program – is hosting a Candidates’ Forum and Convention on Criminal Justice Reform for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s race.

Civic Engagement Launchpad

Join Code for Philly for #CELaunchpad: a month-long, project-launching event focused on civic engagement with local government and democratic systems.

Citizen Mouth Off 2016: Poverty, Philadelphia's Greatest Crisis

Established cross-sector moderators will lead discussions with advocates doing real, on-the-ground work fighting poverty. The goal of each conversation is to formulate or refine solutions addressing poverty.

112th Anniversary Luncheon with John Dickerson

112th Anniversary Luncheon with John Dickerson, best-selling author & host of CBS News’ Face the Nation

Born to Run: A Beginner's Guide to Running for Office

Ever wonder how lesser-known candidates fund their campaigns? Wondering what being in office is really like? Or just wondering how to get your own campaign up and running?

2016 Election Returns Watch Party at City Diner

City Diner is the place to be after the polls close on Nov. 8th!