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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.

Students learn about state election laws and the debate around mail ballots. (45 minutes)

Will Tax Reform be on Council's Spring Agenda?

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

On May 26, 2022, the Committee of Seventy hosted an event celebrating women in public leadership and honoring Judith M. von Seldeneck with its Civic Leadership Award.

The Committee of Seventy’s third annual Women in Public Leadership event took place on May 15, 2024.

Gov. Tom Wolf assures Pennsylvanians that voting in the Commonwealth will be safe, secure, and fair.

Hear youth voices inspire others to bring young people to the polls!

Back by popular demand! Voices of Voting returns from its successful runs last summer and during election season, just in time for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Judicial retirement will be discussed at a special Chancellor's Forum of the Philadelphia Bar Association on March 24, 4 to 6:30 pm.