Event Category: Featured
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Philadelphia Documenters Relaunch
August 26, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmPhiladelphia Ethical Society
Public meetings shape our schools, our streets, and the Philadelphia city budget. But right now, most of these meetings go completely unrecorded. The Philadelphia Documenters program is changing that. We train and pay everyday residents to attend public sessions, take accurate notes, and publish them so everyone knows what’s happening behind closed doors. Built on City Bureau’s…
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The Promise of Democracy Summit: 250 Years and the Path Ahead
July 15–16, 2026Philadelphia, PA
Thank you to everyone who attended our summit! In 2026, Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, marked a pivotal milestone — the 250th anniversary of the United States. This momentous occasion called for a reflection on the nation’s democratic journey, from the ideals of equality and liberty embedded in the Declaration of Independence to the…