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Poll Worker 101

The Committee of Seventy and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania are helping to prepare poll workers for election day through a Poll Worker 101 training session.

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Coverage Roundup: C70 Poll of the 2023 Mayor’s Race

Coverage of the first nonpartisan, public poll of the Philadelphia's mayor's race

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Committee of Seventy Statement on the Current “Resign to Run” Proposal

The Committee of Seventy supports ending Philadelphia’s “Resign to Run” requirement only as part of a broader reform package that includes term limits and stronger safeguards for ethical, transparent government.

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City Green

by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan

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The Youngest Marcher

by Cynthia Levinson

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Testimony on the Publication of Notices on Phila.Gov

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government | Bill No. 140031

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Seventy's Statement on the Supreme Court's Redistricting Case Dismissal

The Committee of Seventy is gratified that the federal judiciary has let stand the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling tossing out the state’s 2011 congressional map.

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C70 President and CEO Al Schmidt to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

The medal, the second-highest civilian award given by our government, recognizes extraordinary efforts to protect American democracy.

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The Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on SEPTA Budget Crisis

The Committee of Seventy's statement in response to news of a SEPTA budget crisis that would result in severe service reductions and fare hikes.

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SEVENTY URGES PUBLIC HEARING ON PGW SALE

Says Council Shouldn’t Wait for Consultant’s Report

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