Poll Worker 101
Poll Worker 101
Philadelphia, PA
The best way to build trust and strengthen democracy is to get involved and become a part of the process. Poll workers are democracy’s essential workers and play an important role in ensuring all of us have the opportunity to make our voices heard by voting. The Committee of Seventy and the Leagu…
Fri, Mar 1 2024
9:00 AM
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Fri, Apr 19 2024
10:00 AM
Poll Worker Q&A
Poll Worker Q&A
Philadelphia, PA
As a poll worker, you receive comprehensive training to keep the voting process running smoothly and make sure it is easy to vote. But you may still have questions leading up to Election Day, and that’s okay! The Committee of Seventy and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania host special P…
Fri, Apr 12 2024
6:00 PM
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Mon, Apr 22 2024
7:00 PM
E-Poll Book Information Session
E-Poll Book Information Session
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia recently implemented using an electronic poll book system to check voters in on election day. To learn more about what to expect with this change as a poll worker, join the Committee of Seventy and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania or a supplemental session on Philadelphia’s e…
Tue, Mar 5 2024
6:00 PM
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Mon, Apr 15 2024
10:00 AM
Budget 101
Budget 101
Philadelphia, PA
Learn about the budget. Duh.
Friday, March 15 2024
3:30 PM
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4:00 PM
Author Talk: Brett Mandel | Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting
Author Talk: Brett Mandel | Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting
Philadelphia, PA
More than a century after Lincoln Steffens labeled Philadelphia as "corrupt and contented," the city still grapples with shedding this unfortunate characterization. Come join Committee of Seventy for an insightful evening exploring "Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City's Struggle against an…
Tuesday, February 27 2024
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Philadelphia City Council At-Large Candidate Convention
Philadelphia City Council At-Large Candidate Convention
Philadelphia, PA
Join WHYY, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Leauge of Women Voters of Philadelphia, and the Committee of Seventy on Tuesday evening, April 11 for the return of the hugely popular Philadelphia City Council At-Large Candidate Convention. The event, to be held at the WHYY Independence Civic Space (150 N…
Tuesday, April 11 2023
4:00 PM
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7:00 PM
2023 Women in Public Leadership Event
2023 Women in Public Leadership Event
Philadelphia, PA
Please join the Committee of Seventy for our Second Annual Women in Public Leadership Event. The event will feature a timely and important conversation on the vital role the media plays in a democracy. Dr. Kerry Sautner, Chief Learning Officer for the National Constitution Center, will moderate the…
Tuesday, June 6 2023
8:30 AM
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10:30 AM
The Last Word with the Committee of Seventy
The Last Word with the Committee of Seventy
Philadelphia, PA
Save the Date! C70 is hosting a forum for mayoral candidates that gives voters a chance to zoom out and focus on the big issues two weeks before the election. How will candidates honor core principles essential to our democracy? How will they be the city's advocate? What are their specific plans t…
Thursday, May 4 2023
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Poll Watcher Overview
Poll Watcher Overview
Philadelphia, PA
Poll watchers, like poll workers, play an important role in ensuring elections are administered properly at Pennsylvania’s more than 9,000 precincts. A poll watcher is someone who is appointed by a candidate or party to observe the election process. Join the Committee of Seventy and the League of…
Mon, Mar 25 2024
6:00 PM
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Wed, Apr 17 2024
1:00 PM
PA Attorney General Candidate Forum
PA Attorney General Candidate Forum
Philadelphia, PA
On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00pm, the Committee of Seventy, along with Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, the Forum of Executive Women, League of Women Voters of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and Philadelphia Bar Association, is hosting a bipartisan virtual forum for Pennsylvania at…
Monday, April 15 2024
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM