Committee of Seventy

Our President & CEO Lauren Cristella spoke at @CCBAPhila’s Women Changing the City panel at @easternstate this week — the conversation included leading with conviction, building honest sounding boards, and how business leaders can drive change in Philly for the 250th and beyond.

The case of Hashira v Tanjiro Kamada may not be one you are familiar with, but fans of the popular manga series "Demon Slayer" are. As part of our WeVote Next programming, our team used characters from the series for a mock trial hosted by @freelibrary - and covered by @whyy.

Our VP of Policy, Andrew McGinley, spoke about vote by mail procedures, including the current litigation around incorrectly dated ballots, for the USA Today Network. Read more here: poconorecord.com/story/news/pol…

We're proud to share that our President & CEO Lauren Cristella has been named a Women's History Month Community Leader Award honoree by @6abc. Congratulations also to fellow honoree Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake of @ibxfdn and longtime C70 volunteer. #6abcAction

Want a live breakdown - including Q&A + contextual information - during Mayor Parker's budget address on Thursday? Join us for a live screening of the Mayor’s address to help you understand what’s proposed + how to participate in the feedback process. ow.ly/XyFB50Ys2KZ

Same mission. Bigger stage. Our youth civics program is now WeVote Next — statewide and ready for what’s next. ➡️ Learn more at seventy.org/wevote-next?ut…

This Women’s History Month, the Committee of Seventy celebrates the generations of women who have shaped & strengthened our democracy. From organizing for voting rights to leading movements for transparency and accountability, women have long been at the heart of civic progress.

C70 had a wonderful time connecting with over 150 educators and partners at the Civic Learning Week National Forum Kickoff at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site with other PA Civics partners. We are excited for the week of programs!

Our VP of Strategy and Partnerships, Justin Villere, attended the Conference of County Bar Leaders over the weekend to present on how lawyers and judges can help support civic education. To learn more about our work to civically engage young people, visit seventy.org/youth-civics

We invite teachers to join us as we kick off Civic Learning Week with a special reception inside @easternstate. Connect with fellow educators, take a mini tour, test your knowledge in civics trivia, and more. easternstate.org/events/series/…

We’re now on Substack! Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter - which delivers clear, nonpartisan insights and practical ways to take action in your inbox each week - and periodic expert breakdown of current events locally and across Pennsylvania. committeeof70.substack.com/?r=2c1olu&utm_…

March is here, which means spring is around the corner - and that it's budget season for Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. Join us for programs that break down the budget process, a celebration for Civic Learning Week, and more this month. seventy.org/attend-an-even…

Our VP of Strategy and Partnerships, Justin Villere, attended the Conference of County Bar Leaders today to present on how lawyers and judges can help support civic education. Listen to hear Justin talk about our work with partners across PA to civically engage young people.

The Committee of Seventy's Statement on “Resign to Run” Legislation

This week, our Senior Program Director Tanisha Bezue joined @onwurd's Midday Break Room to talk about why residents should get involved in the city budget process and advocate for the priorities that matter to them. You can listen to the interview here: ow.ly/wrhF50YmtPq

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Lauren Cristella, on being named to @PHLBizJournal's 2026 Power 100 list - their annual compilation of the region’s most powerful businesspeople.

We are proud to introduce a new member of our Board of Directors, Marc Tepper, Managing Shareholder - Philadelphia Office at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney. Marc is a respected leader in both the legal community and as a civic leader, and we are excited to have him join the board.

Happy Lunar New Year from the Committee of Seventy!

It is easy to feel overwhelmed in the current climate - but a way to counter that is to take action. Become a Committee of Seventy member today to build community and help create a vibrant local democracy. Sign up here: seventy.org/membership?utm…

This Presidents Day, we’re honoring the office by reminding ourselves of the job description, courtesy of Article 2, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, and sworn to by every President of the United States. Happy Presidents Day!