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PHILADELPHIA – June 26, 2014 – Ellen Mattleman Kaplan has been named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Committee of Seventy, the Philadelphia-based independent watchdog organization.

Sandy Vogel is the Assistant Director at the Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies, an undergraduate research center focused on conducting public opinion research and training the next generation of social science researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. Judge Moore was appointed by Tom Wolf to the Court of Common Pleas on an Interim basis.

The Committee of Seventy is activating three polling sites across Philadelphia to engage voters, foster civic pride, and celebrate democracy through art, food, music, community engagement, and nonpartisan outreach on Election Day.

Join the Committee of Seventy and New Leaders Project for a can't-miss conversation with business leaders and former public servants on the civic responsibility of businesses. The program will be followed by a cocktail reception for guests and panelists to connect.

To introduce students to different kinds of questions they can ask themselves and others – whether in class, with friends and family, or in different conversation settings. And to give them practice in using different kinds of questions.

This blueprint for the next administration and City Council is designed to promote transparent and accountable government and strengthen democracy in Philadelphia.

The Committee of Seventy welcomes back to school this week students and educators across the City and the Commonwealth.

Committee of Seventy President and CEO Lauren Cristella released a statement regarding the appointment of City Commissioner Omar Sabir as Chairperson and Stephanie Reid as Director of Election Administration of the Philadelphia City Commissioners.

Michael Smerconish explains the news stories we should all be paying attention to, particularly regarding Social Media and the Age of Misinformation.

Philadelphia and PA will need poll workers on Election Day. There are few civic duties more important to our Democracy than staffing polling locations, especially during COVID. Are you seriously considering being a poll worker? Are you willing to work a 15+ hour day, in any area of your city, no matter the COVID situation? If you answered yes to ALL of these questions, join us to learn more about becoming a poll worker, including the basic responsibilities/functions, and basic processes.