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70+ Children's Books, from C70

This list of children's books teaches different themes of civic engagement.

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Councilmember’s Trial Highlights the Need for Reforms to Ethics Rules and Council Prerogative

The public will have to wait for a final outcome in Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson's trial. In the meantime, there is work to be done to bolster Philadelphians’ trust in City Hall.

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City Council Passes Reform to Vacant Land Sale Process

Legislation is a step forward, but more work left to do

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Written Testimony on Bill 200363, Bill 200367 and Resolution 200377

Proposals to Reinstitute a Pre-hire Residency Requirement for City Employees and Create a Citizens Police Oversight Commission City Council Law and Government Committee June 17, 2020

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Committee of Seventy Names Five Buchholz Fellows

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Committee of Seventy announced today the selection of five inaugural Buchholz Fellows, promising young Philadelphians who will spend a year as Board members of the century-old good government group.

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Written Testimony on Proposal to Eliminate the “Rule of Two” in Civil Service Promotions and Hiring

City Council Committee on Law and Government

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🎉Inaugural City Hall Roll Call: March 25, 2021

Council pays tribute to "Philadelphia treasure" and "barrier breaker," Dr. Emma C. Chappell

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Remarks to the PA House Majority Policy Committee

C70 President & CEO, Lauren Cristella, thanked Chairman Bizzarro and members of the Committee, for the opportunity to discuss how we can all work together to improve civic education and increase civic participation in Pennsylvania.

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City Hall Roll Call: September 23, 2021

Public Safety Committee Advances Driving Equality Bill to Full Body

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Testimony submitted to the Presidential Commission on Election Administration

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