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The Committee of Seventy was joined by The Welcoming Center, Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, Philadelphia Chairman Commissioner Omar Sabir, Philadelphia Commissioner Seth Bluestein and community partners to announce that its How Philly Works Guide is now available in Spanish and Chinese, with a French version expected to be released soon.

Encourages Voters with Questions to Call 1-866-OUR VOTE (1-866-687-8683) Hotline

by Zoe Tucker

Art of Leadership: Lessons from the American Presidency

The Committee of Seventy is deeply concerned about the PA Senate's approval of two controversial amendments to the state Constitution.

Primary Election Shifts to June 2 with Emergency Provisions

Legislative Changes Urgently Needed Prior to November 2020 Election

To introduce the students to the idea and component steps of active listening and give them practice applying those skills.

Unprecedented collaboration among various stakeholders and an extraordinary increase in resources were necessary to make the 2020 elections successful. The City Commissioners and their staff will need the support of city and state officials, civic and community leaders, and businesses throughout Philadelphia again this year to ensure safe, secure, and accessible elections.

What is the amendment about? City voters will decide on May 15 whether the so-called Educational Supplement to the Home Rule Charter dealing with the public school system will be amended in various parts. These changes would impact the nomination, appointment and removal process for Board of Education members and create a Parent and Community Advisory Council charged with “consult[ing] on issues pertaining to educational policy and family and community engagement in schools.”