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Seventy Calls Immediate Public Hearing on PGW Sale “Imperative”

Says Council’s Inaction Could Jeopardize Approval of Five-Year Plan

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Philadelphia District Attorney's Election Fraud Task Force Is Prepared For Tomorrow's General Election

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 2, 2015) - Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams today reminded voters to call the District Attorney’s Election Fraud Task Force if they experience any difficulty casting their ballot. The office’s hotline numbers are 215-686-9641,9643 or 9644. And, while joined by President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy David Thornburgh, he reminded all Philadelphians that they need to vote tomorrow.

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The Last Word with the Committee of Seventy

C70 is hosting a forum for mayoral candidates that gives voters a chance to zoom out and focus on the big issues.

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Budget Wrap-Up: What's New in FY27 & What It Means for You

Join C70's Senior Program Director, Tanisha Bezue, and VP of Policy, Andrew McGinley, on Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 PM for the next session in our budget webinar series. Together, they'll unpack the FY27 budget, examine how it changed throughout the budget process, and discuss what Philadelphians should know moving forward.

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2025 Women in Public Leadership Event

Please join the Committee of Seventy for our fourth annual Women in Public Leadership Event. This event celebrates women leading at all levels, recognizing their achievements and challenges while creating a space for connection, collaboration, and shared learning.

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Committee of Seventy Names Lauren Cristella President and CEO

Cristella will be the nonpartisan nonprofit’s first female president in its 119-year history.

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The Garden on Green Street

by Meish Goldish

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Committee of Seventy Names David B. Thornburgh as New CEO

PHILADELPHIA – October 22, 2014 – The Committee of Seventy has named David B. Thornburgh as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors announced Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. Thornburgh assumes the position vacated by Zack Stalberg who retired in July. He will officially join the Committee of Seventy in December 2014.

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Committee of Seventy's Zack Stalberg leaving Seventy and Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – June 3, 2014 – The Committee of Seventy today announced the retirement of its President and CEO, Zack Stalberg.

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C70 joins forces with youth voter education organization, Vote That Jawn

The partnership unifies two of Pennsylvania's leaders in civic participation and expands C70’s existing mission to connect in new ways with youth and first-time voters.

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