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PHILADELPHIA, PA — More than 60 young adults from across the country gathered February 17 at the National Constitution Center to draft and sign a youth-written document titled “Our Declaration,” …
Youth250 Participants Draft, Sign “Our Declaration” in Philadelphia Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The footsteps that once crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965 will echo once again — this time along Route 30 in Coatesville.
Coatesville to Mark Selma Anniversary With “From the Bridge to the Ballot 2026” March Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Classrooms across the Downingtown Area School District were quiet on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but students were anything but idle, fanning out across the community to …
Students Turn Day Off Into Day of Service Across Downingtown Schools Read More
CHESTER, PA — The New Pennsylvania Project (NPP) is celebrating the release of the 10th episode of Slingshot The Podcast, a series aimed at amplifying underrepresented voices and promoting civic …
New Pennsylvania Project Marks Milestone With 10th Podcast Episode Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University has once again been named to the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia, marking the fourth year in a row it has earned the distinction for …
West Chester University Earns Civic 50 Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced that 33 high schools across Pennsylvania earned Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards (GCEA) for their student-driven efforts to register eligible peers to vote …
Chester County Schools Shine in Statewide Push to Empower 5,000 New Voters! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Four dedicated voters from Chester County have been inducted into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame, an exclusive group that honors individuals who have participated in …
Four Chester County Residents Inducted into Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is set to host its annual Breakfast of Champions event on Wednesday, April 23, at Penn Oaks Golf Club. Scheduled …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine to Honor Volunteers at Breakfast of Champions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has been honored as the “Standout Secretary of State” by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a national initiative focused on …
Pennsylvania Secretary Al Schmidt Recognized for Excellence in Civic Engagement Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Voter Services recently conducted “Beyond the Ballot,” a free seminar designed to guide residents interested in running for local elected office. …
Thinking About Running for Office? Chester County Seminar Equips Residents to Lead and Make a Difference! Read More