Event Archive
March 21, 2026
Election Academy Kickoff: Election Administration & Warehouse Operations
Join the Committee of Seventy and the Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office for the launch of the Election Academy, a new learning series on how elections are administered in Philadelphia. This kickoff event provides a behind-the-scenes look at election administration and warehouse operations.
March 12, 2026
Mayoral Budget Address Watch Party
Join the Committee of Seventy, Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication, and the People’s Budget Office on Thursday, March 12 for a nonpartisan Mayoral Budget Address Watch Party. The event includes a short Budget 101 overview and a live screening of the address, along with real-time Q&A and context to help residents understand what’s proposed in the budget and how to participate in the feedback process.
March 08, 2026
Civic Learning Week National Forum Kickoff Reception
Join us as we kick off Civic Learning Week with a special reception inside Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site.
March 03, 2026
Understanding the State Budget: How Decisions are Made in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania’s state budget impacts everything, from public education and transportation to tax credits and social services, and you have a say in how it’s spent.
Join us on Tuesday, March 3, at 6:00 p.m. for the second webinar in our series on the City and State budget process.
February 24, 2026
Understanding the City Budget: How Philadelphia Sets Priorities and Spends Your Money
Philadelphia’s budget impacts everything—from schools and public safety to street repairs and parks—and you have a say in how it’s spent. Join us on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m. for the second webinar in our series on the City and State budget process.
February 12, 2026
How to Run for Committee Person in Philadelphia: Virtual Training
Ever wonder who really holds power in Philadelphia politics? Join the Committee of Seventy for a practical breakdown of the city’s ward system – the behind-the-scenes structure that shapes elections, endorsements, and turnout – and learn how becoming a committee person is one of the simplest ways to get involved locally.
February 11, 2026
How to Run for Committee Person in Philadelphia: In-Person Program
Ever wonder who really holds power in Philadelphia politics? Join the Committee of Seventy along with Young Involved Philly and 5th Square PAC for a practical breakdown of the city’s ward system – the behind-the-scenes structure that shapes elections, endorsements, and turnout – and learn how becoming a committee person is one of the simplest ways to get involved locally.
February 03, 2026
Launch Event: How to Run for Committee Person in Philadelphia
Join the Committee of Seventy for the launch of a new civic education resource, How the Philadelphia Ward System Works — a clear, practical guide to how wards shape local politics and how residents can run for committee person.
January 13, 2026
Representation Matters: Celebrating Women in Government
Join us on January 13th for a nonpartisan reception honoring the leadership of women elected officials across the Greater Philadelphia area. Presented by the Committee of Seventy and The Forum of Executive Women, and generously sponsored by Independence Blue Cross and The Bellwether District, this special evening brings together elected officials and dynamic leaders to celebrate progress, foster connections, and highlight the power of women in government.
November 20, 2025
Can We Talk? Statewide Dialogue
Pennsylvania high schoolers from different communities across the Commonwealth will come together for a moderated discussion on prompts, drawn from topics suggested by students, covering a range of political and cultural issues.
