Event Type: Training / Workshop

Candidates in 22 of 26 state House races in Philadelphia coasted to victory with no opponent in the November 4 general election. Uncompetitive elections are a serious problem in Philly, and the city needs candidates. Seventy co-sponsored this event with the New Leaders Council and Philadelphia Young Republicans as part of Young Involved Philadelphia’s State of Young Philly series. Larry Platt of the Philadelphia Citizen moderated a…

The Committee of Seventy and the LWVPA will host their first ever friendbank March 30th! This virtual community election outreach event will help recruit poll workers for the 2023 Primary. During these busy and challenging times, the best messenger for opportunities to strengthen our democracy is us! We are the best messengers for our friends…

The best way to build trust and strengthen democracy is to get involved and become a part of the process.  Poll workers are democracy’s essential workers and play an important role in ensuring all of us have the opportunity to make our voices heard by voting. The Committee of Seventy and the League of Women…

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. Co-hosted by Black Leadership Pennsylvania, the event will include a nonpartisan training on how to run…

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. This event includes a…

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. Co-hosted by Young Involved…

Webinar Series: Navigating Pennsylvania’s 2025 Judicial Elections Part 1: How the PA Supreme Court Impacts Every Pennsylvanian The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is one of the most influential state courts in the country. From voting rights to public education to criminal justice, its rulings set precedents that shape policy and daily life across the Commonwealth. In…

Since 2024, Generocity’s Community Newsrooms have created spaces for meaningful dialogue across Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, Montgomery, and Chester counties. These monthly gatherings bring together community members, journalists, and civic leaders to explore pressing local issues through onsite interviews, video storytelling, and solutions-focused workshops. On March 26, 2025, Generocity, in partnership with the Committee of Seventy,…