Event Type: Training / Workshop
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Poll Worker 101
March 1, 2024 9:00 am – 10:00 amhttps://committee-of-seventy.ticketleap.com/poll-worker-101/
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…
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Launch Event: How to Run for Committee Person in Philadelphia
February 3, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmJoin 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…
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Keystone Connections: Pennsylvania’s Civic Legacy from the Founding Era to Today
July 24, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pmVirtual, Zoom
Register here and get more information. This summer marks the final countdown to America’s 250th birthday—and Pennsylvania is at the heart of the story. Educators are invited to gather virtually with peers and civic leaders from across the Commonwealth for a day of professional learning that bridges past and present. As we stand on the…
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How to Run for Committee Person in Philadelphia: Virtual Training
February 12, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmVirtual, on Zoom.
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…
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How to Run for Committee Person in Philadelphia: In-Person Program
February 11, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmEver 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…
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How the PA Supreme Court Impacts Every Pennsylvanian
October 14, 2025 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmVirtual
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…
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Generocity Community Newsroom: Civic Education & Advocacy
March 26, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmSince 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,…
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Election Academy: Voter Registration
April 7–9, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmPhiladelphia City Commissioners’ Office – Riverview Place
As part of the Election Academy series, the Committee of Seventy and the Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office are hosting two in-person classes focused on understanding voter registration in Philadelphia. Many organizations and volunteers regularly assist with voter registration, but the process involves specific requirements that are not always widely understood. When forms are submitted incorrectly…
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Election Academy: Understanding Vote By Mail
March 23–31, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmPhiladelphia Satellite Election Offices (various locations)
As part of the Election Academy series, the Committee of Seventy and the Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office are hosting a set of in-person classes focused on understanding vote-by-mail in Philadelphia. Classes will take place inside Philadelphia’s Satellite Election Offices, giving participants the opportunity to see firsthand how these locations serve voters. At these offices, residents…
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Election Academy Kickoff: Election Administration & Warehouse Operations
March 21, 2026 10:30 am – 12:30 pmPhiladelphia Election Warehouse
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. Participants will tour the facility where voting machines, electronic poll books, and other…