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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (July 10 – July 16)

A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, July 10 through Thursday, July 16.

A proposal in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would require data center owners or operators to cover property taxes for older residents in the center's municipality. Locals protest against a proposed data center in South Annville Township, Lebanon County, are photographed in May. Public opposition to the mega tech facilities has spurred legislative efforts to regulate them.
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You can get civically engaged this week by walking to raise awareness about opioid abuse in Scranton, making your voice heard on data centers in Allentown, and more. 

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

Friday (July 10)

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

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

PA Coordinated 2026: Diverse American History Trivia Night (Pittsburgh, 4-5 p.m.)

A trivia night highlighting forgotten historical figures. 

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 11)

United Against Fentanyl: Walk for Lives Scranton (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

A rally and march to raise awareness about opioid-related deaths.

DE-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition: Rally and protest (Bryn Mawr, 10-11 a.m.)

A national initiative to protest Citizens Bank’s apparent bankrolling of ICE detention centers. 

Indivisible Lancaster Together: Signs of Fascism Silent Vigil (11 a.m.)

A silent vigil protesting the Trump administration.

Indivisible: Rallies for the People (Gettysburg, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.)

A local progressive protest at Gettysburg Square. 

Pennsylvania Stands Up: Tie-Dye in the Park (Lancaster, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)

A tie-dying event at Stauffer Park.

Sunday (July 12)

Chester County Democratic Committee: Crafting for Change (Exton, 1-3 p.m.)

A monthly crafting event with fellow progressives. 

Monday (July 13)

Pennsylvania Stands Up: Data Center Hearing (Archbald, 5-9 p.m.)

A community hearing on the proposed Green Mountain data center in Archbald. 

Tuesday (July 14)

Pennsylvania Stands Up: Data Center Hearing (Allentown, 12:15-2 p.m.)

A community hearing on a proposed new data center on Emmaus Avenue. 

One Pennsylvania: Free Renters Rights Clinic (Philadelphia, 6-8 p.m.)

A free renters rights workshop with tenant advice from housing lawyers.

Keystone Indivisible: Monthly Meeting (State College, 6:30-8 p.m.)

A regular meeting covering group updates, future events, and more. 

Thursday (July 16)

PA Coordinated 2026: Know Your Rights Presentation (Honesdale, 1-2 p.m.)

A presentation for locals to understand their voting rights.

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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