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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Join C70 and other incredible organizations for a day of gratitude at Girard College as part of the 29th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service.

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Massive Polling Place Consolidation Announced For the June 2 Primary

Seventy urges voters to vote by mail, advises those going to the polls to expect long lines

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Micah Sims on Absentee Ballots, Early Voting and Voter Registration

Micah Sims works for Common Cause PA, which works to fight against corruption and hold elected officials accountable.

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Michael Smerconish and Jim Clyburn: Improving Access to America’s Greatness

Michael Smerconish and Jim Clyburn shed light on issues ranging from social media to Constitutional crises.

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Michael Smerconish in Conversation with Jim Clyburn

Michael Smerconish and Jim Clyburn discuss Rep. Clyburn's role in the election of Joe Biden and solutions to challenges facing Congressional Democrats.

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Michael Smerconish on Social Media and Misinformation

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

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Michael Smerconish Speaks at Seventy Minutes

This news magazine-style virtual event is exclusively available to Committee of Seventy guests. Just 15 days before the election, national commentators, pollsters, politicians, and historians joined in conversation to help us anticipate the Presidential election and what it means for America and the world.

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Michael Stiles speaks at Seventy Minutes and about Seventy's Work

Michael Stiles, Chair of the Committee of Seventy Board of Directors, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and city prosecutor, shares why he believes Seventy's work is essential.

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Mission Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy

PWPvideo is partnering with Draw the Lines to present MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy at Yards Brewing. Come out and share your story of working or planning to keep our country strong.

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MLK Day of Service 2025: Creating Civic Engagement Starter Kits

Join us in assembling Civic Engagement Starter Kits featuring the How Philly Works guide and infographics. These kits are designed to help residents better understand local government and actively engage in the democratic process. They will be distributed to organizations across the city, empowering Philadelphians of all ages to navigate their city and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

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