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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 HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are rolling out the welcome mat for high school students to step up as the next generation …
Pennsylvania Calls on High School Students to Lead the Charge for a Cleaner, Greener Future Read More
SOUTH COVENTRY TWP, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has launched her inaugural Youth Advisory Council. The council, which comprises more than sixty 10th and 11th graders from high …
Senator Katie Muth Launches Inaugural Youth Advisory Council to Foster Civic Engagement Among Students Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — On a chilly Tuesday evening, local residents filled The Colonial Theatre to attend Representative Chrissy Houlahan’s (D-PA) fifth annual State of the Sixth Town Hall. Over 100 …
Phoenixville Hosts Fifth Annual State of the Sixth Town Hall, Emphasizing Civic Engagement and Bipartisanship Read More
EXTON, PA — In a bid to foster community involvement and boost local governance, Uwchlan Township is turning to its residents. The township is inviting locals to step up and …
Uwchlan Township Calls for 2024 Volunteers: Make a Difference in Your Community Read More