Past Events For the US (LWVUS) + Pennsylvania + Bucks County + Central Delaware County + The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area

The Decline of Local News and Its Impact on Democracy

photo of stack of newspapers. an informed electorate is essential to democracy

Submitted by Bucks County in November 2024.

Event Date: 
11/14/2024 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Free Library of Northampton Township

An informed electorate is essential to democracy. Over the past 20 years the number of local newspapers in the U.S.
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#HOWTOCITIZEN (Citizen as Verb)

graphic of 2 people sitting facing each other and talking

Submitted by Bucks County in April 2024.

Event Date: 
04/24/2024 - 2:00pm

Join the League of Women Voters and the National Institute for Civil Discourse in a session to learn how to evaluate our values and then act from those values, while understanding the importance of small, intentional actions inside our circles of influence to create ripples. The session will include interactive breakout opportunities and learning on how to use a tool that can help us face the challenges of division in our politics today.

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End Closed Primaries in PA

Announcement for Zoom program End Closed Primaries in PA on February 7th 7 to 8 pm. Speaker is Diana Dakey, LWVPA Member at large and member of Government policy committee

Submitted by Bucks County in January 2024.

Event Date: 
02/07/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Pennsylvania is one of only seven states with fully closed primaries.  Bills pending in the state Legislature can change this. The presentation will explore other primary systems and what is possible and needed for Pennsylvania.

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Primary Election

One Person One Vote

Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in January 2025.

Event Date: 
05/20/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00pm

To be eligible to vote you must be:

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Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted Mail-In Ballots

One Person One Vote

Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in February 2025.

Event Date: 
05/20/2025 (All day)

To be eligible to vote you must be:

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Voter Information - Swarthmore Rotary Fun Fair

Swarthmore Rotary Fun Fair

Submitted by Central Delaware County in April 2025.

Event Date: 
05/18/2025 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

Swarthmore Town Center

Need to register to vote or need to bring your voter registration status up to date? Our League volunteers will help you. Visit us at the Swarthmore Rotary Fun Fair Sunday, May 18, 2025 from Noon to 4:00 PM. Our booth will be located on Park Ave. in Swarthmore.

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Hot Topic - A Prescription from the Grassroots: Action is the Antidote to Despair

Hot Topic

Submitted by Central Delaware County in April 2025.

Event Date: 
05/16/2025 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

A Prescription from the Grassroots: Action is the Antidote to Despair is the Hot Topic presentation on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Noon via Zoom. The presenter is Dr. Lisa Goldstein, a practicing psychiatrist and a grassroots activist, who will explore strategies for surviving, thriving and resisting in 2025 and into the future. She draws on evidence based mental health strategies and the work of experts in authoritarianism.

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Last day to Apply for Mail-In Ballot

One Person One Vote

Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in February 2025.

Event Date: 
05/13/2025 (All day)

To be eligible to vote you must be:

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Last day to REGISTER to vote before Primary Election

Register to Vote

Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in January 2025.

Event Date: 
05/05/2025 (All day)

The deadline for registering to vote is 15 days before each election. Click here to fill out your application online.

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LWV PA Lobby Day

Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in February 2025.

Event Date: 
05/05/2025 (All day)
Event location: 

Capitol Building

All League members are invited to convene at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 5, at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg to advocate for our legislative priorities and demonstrate our grassroots power.

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