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Seventy's partnering with the City of Philadelphia on Code for Philly's second annual Apps for Philly Democracy Hackathon, March 18-20.

Chris Satullo, former Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and Director of News and Civic Engagement at WHYY, now Civic Engagement Consultant for the Committee of Seventy, led a conversation with national print, electronic, digital journalists covering the 2016 race.

Join us on Wednesday, February 26, at 5:30 PM for the first webinar in our three-part series on the City budget process. We’ll explore the City budget as a tool for civic engagement, equipping residents with the knowledge and tools to effectively participate in the budget process and advocate for their communities.

Please join the Committee of Seventy for the second annual Women in Public Leadership Event. The event will feature a timely and important conversation on the media's vital role in a democracy. C70 will also honor renowned civic leader, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition, for her tireless work advancing social and economic justice, promoting voter engagement, and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. The event is also an opportunity to connect with leaders across the private, public and nonprofit sectors, and also create opportunities for emerging women leaders.

David Thornburgh's discussion with Ashley Spillane highlights how corporations can improve voter turnout and civic engagement.

The mock election gives students hands-on experience with researching candidates, casting their vote, and a preview of results of the actual vote on Election Day.

Ever considered running for office? The biggest challenge any candidate faces is raising money. But what if you could launch your campaign with instant momentum, zero startup costs and a network of supporters that can help crowdfund your way to victory?

Established cross-sector moderators will lead discussions with advocates doing real, on-the-ground work fighting poverty. The goal of each conversation is to formulate or refine solutions addressing poverty.

Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm for the second webinar in our city budget learning series. This session will explore Mayor Parker’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, breaking down investments aimed at her priorities of making Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city, with economic opportunity for all.

With Governor John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Governor John Kasich (R-OH)