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(PHILADELPHIA, PA) The Committee of Seventy Board of Directors has elected Bret S. Perkins as Chairman. Mr. Perkins, who is Vice President of External & Government Affairs at Comcast Corporation, succeeds Dr. Stephen S. Tang CEO of the University City Science Center.

Sandy Vogel is the Assistant Director at the Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies, an undergraduate research center focused on conducting public opinion research and training the next generation of social science researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. Judge Moore was appointed by Tom Wolf to the Court of Common Pleas on an Interim basis.

Join us in assembling Civic Engagement Starter Kits featuring the How Philly Works guide and infographics. These kits are designed to help residents better understand local government and actively engage in the democratic process. They will be distributed to organizations across the city, empowering Philadelphians of all ages to navigate their city and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

The Committee of Seventy recently marked its 120th anniversary with a special event titled “America at a Crossroads,” reflecting on the 2024 election and its critical place within the broader context of American democracy. The evening, two weeks after the presidential election, featured a thought-provoking discussion between CNN anchor Chris Wallace and 6abc’s Tamala Edwards.

As the pandemic rages on, we must continue to stay civically engaged. Our panel includes representatives from the Committee of Seventy, KYW News, Philly Counts 2020, and more.

The Committee of Seventy is activating three polling sites across Philadelphia to engage voters, foster civic pride, and celebrate democracy through art, food, music, community engagement, and nonpartisan outreach on Election Day.

PHILADELPHIA – June 3, 2014 – The Committee of Seventy today announced the retirement of its President and CEO, Zack Stalberg.

The Committee of Seventy, Pennsylvania’s leading nonpartisan advocate for better government and stronger democracy, launched its Interactive Voter Guide for the upcoming November 5th election. The Interactive Voter Guide is a digital resource designed to help voters make informed decisions when casting their ballot. Users can enter their address to view a personalized, downloadable, sharable ballot and learn about candidates and their positions, as well as ballot measures specific to their location.

Join C70 and other incredible organizations for a day of gratitude at Girard College as part of the 29th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service.