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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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) have proudly announced the cohort of Young Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 program. This initiative aims to …
Meet the 2024-2025 Young Ambassadors: Pennsylvania’s Next Wave of Eco-Leaders! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt joined college presidents from across Pennsylvania in a virtual event to launch the nonpartisan 2024 Pennsylvania Campus Voting Challenge. …
Boosting Civic Engagement: PA Launches 2024 Campus Voting Challenge Read More
CHESTER, PA – The New Pennsylvania Project, a non-partisan organization dedicated to voter registration, civic education, and mobilization, has officially relocated its headquarters to the city of Chester. The new …
New Pennsylvania Project Opens New Headquarters in Chester Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — For the third year in a row, West Chester University has been honored with the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Award. This prestigious recognition highlights the university’s …
West Chester University Earns Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Award for Third Year Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move aimed at bolstering civic engagement among young people, the Shapiro Administration, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, has introduced a program that …
New Program Encourages College Students to Engage in Civic Duties Through Work Study Read More