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Students explore candidate campaign websites and other sources to investigate policy actions by candidates on issues they care about. (45 minutes)

The 17-member Philadelphia City Council has a major role in the everyday lives of city residents. With Council districts being redrawn, now is the time to ensure residents can engage directly in the map-making process.

Philadelphia’s budget impacts everything—from schools and public safety to street repairs and parks—and you have a say in how it’s spent. Join us on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m. for the second webinar in our series on the City and State budget process.

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.

Primary Election Shifts to June 2 with Emergency Provisions

The Committee of Seventy, in partnership with the Community College of Philadelphia, is offering two exclusive, hands-on budget exercises designed to make the municipal budget process more accessible.

Hear from local female journalists Errin Haines, Sarah Glover, and Lisa Hughes on the role of the media in democracy.

Outreach to target more than 1.2 million Pennsylvanians shut out of the June 2 primary

Pennsylvania high schoolers from different communities across the Commonwealth will come together for a moderated discussion on prompts, drawn from topics suggested by students, covering a range of political and cultural issues.

Join us virtually for an exclusive C70 member briefing ahead of the November 4 general election.