Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (July 3 – July 9)

A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, July 3 through Thursday, July 9.

July 1, 2026

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Want to get politically engaged this week? You can protest ICE with Indivisible, enjoy a happy hour with fellow progressives in Lancaster, and more.

Here’s our weekly roundup of upcoming events and actions.

Friday (July 3)

Beaver County Democratic Committee: Friday Rush Hour Protest (4-5 p.m.)

A weekly pro-democracy protest during rush hour in Beaver County.

Saturday (July 4)

American Friends Service Committee: A Declaration of Resistance (Philadelphia, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)

A national day of action protesting the rise of authoritarianism.

Indivisible: Citizens Bank–Stop Funding Cruelty (Pittsburgh, 10-11:30 a.m.)

A demonstration protesting Citizens Bank’s apparent funding of ICE facilities.

Indivisible: No Kings Weekly Protest (West Chester, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m)

A weekly No Kings demonstration protesting the Trump Administration

Sunday (July 5)

Indivisible Lancaster Together: ICE Out of Home Depot (2-3 p.m.)

A demonstration to pressure Home Depot to denounce ICE publicly.

Monday (July 6)

Action Together NEPA: Williamsport Fight Back Fridays (3-4 p.m.)

A protest outside of Republican US Rep. Dan Meuser’s office.

Indivisible Lancaster Together: Neighborhood Happy Hour (Lancaster, 4-6 p.m.)

A happy hour for progressives at Lombardo’s Deli and Bistro.

Indivisible: Democracy Mondays (Pittsburgh, 4:30-6 p.m.)

A weekly progressive protest at the Frick Park Playground.

Tuesday (July 7)

Pennsylvania Stands Up: Berks Stands Up: Chapter-Wide Meeting (Reading, 6-8 p.m.)

A meeting discussing issues of housing, state legislation, education, and more.

Food & Water Action: 7th Congressional District Meeting (Allentown, 7-8 p.m.)

A casual volunteer meeting discussing Republican policies and how they affect local communities.

Wednesday (July 8)

Pike County Democratic Party: Resistance Wednesdays (Milford, 12-2 p.m.)

A weekly demonstration protesting the Trump administration.

PA Coordinated 2026: Dogs for Democracy (Norristown, 3-5 p.m.)

A meet-up of dog owners and a discussion of volunteer opportunities.

Thursday (July 9)

Popular Democracy: Let’s Get Free–March and Concert in D.C. (Philadelphia, 5 p.m.)

A bus trip to Washington, D.C., where participants will march in honor of the anniversary of the 14th Amendment.

Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator Ava Edwards at ava@couriernewsroom.com. Please send details at least one week before the event.

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