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Testimony of David Thornburgh, President & CEO of Committee of Seventy, on the Issue of Congressional Redistricting

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City Hall Roll Call: April 8, 2021

Will Tax Reform be on Council's Spring Agenda?

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Election Academy: Understanding Vote By Mail

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.

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City Hall Roll Call: May 6, 2021

Could a new app help stem the tide against gun violence?

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Studio C70: Primary Election Day Edition

Join us on Tuesday, April 23rd as we interview leaders and organizations working to protect our democracy and promote local government.

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2016 Apps for Philly Democracy Hackathon

Seventy's partnering with the City of Philadelphia on Code for Philly's second annual Apps for Philly Democracy Hackathon, March 18-20.

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Studio C70: Primary Election Day Edition

On Election Day, the Committee of Seventy will once again host “Studio C70,” an interview forum for the city and state’s leading policymakers and civic leaders to share their thoughts about the primary election and issues that are front-of-mind for Pennsylvania voters.

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Wednesday Nights: Civic Engagement and Prison Oversight Panel Discussion

Eastern State, in collaboration with Philadelphia City Councilmember and Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas, Committee of Seventy, League of Women Voters of Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania Prison Society, is pleased to announce an engaging and informative program focused on the vital role of civic participation in shaping the future of the criminal justice system.

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City Hall Roll Call: May 20, 2021

Demolition moratorium proposed in South Philadelphia

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City Hall Roll Call: May 13, 2021

A Somber Day of Remembrance for MOVE Victims

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