Want to stir up some Good Trouble, Pennsylvania? Here’s your chance!
This weekend, cities throughout Pennsylvania will participate in a national holiday in remembrance of the late civil rights leader John Lewis. Organizers will honor John Lewis by causing a bit of Good Trouble themselves, with weekend-long rallies, protests, and festivals.
These events aim to educate Pennsylvania residents on the importance of voting, their rights, and the lifelong work of former Congressman John Lewis.
Lewis dedicated his life to making Good Trouble for radical change, and now you can too with this week’s events.
Good Trouble Lives On — Weekend of Action
Friday (July 17)
Good Trouble Lancaster: 550 Centerville Road, 4 p.m.
An overpass demonstration in support of the Voting Rights Act.
Good Trouble King of Prussia: RSVP at Mobilize.us for this event’s address, 4:30 p.m.
An anti-war demonstration and prayer vigil.
Good Trouble Pittsburgh: RSVP at Mobilize.us for this event’s address, 5 p.m.
A local demonstration in Pittsburgh honoring the memory of John Lewis.
Good Trouble Reading: S. 5th and Penn streets, 6 p.m.
A local rally and singing event followed by a candlelight vigil.
Good Trouble Lehigh Valley: 725 8th Ave., Bethlehem, 7:30 p.m.
A community gathering featuring keynote speakers, poetry readings, music, and more in honor of the late John Lewis.
Saturday (July 18)
Good Trouble West Philadelphia: 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave., 10 a.m.
A local Philadelphia farmers market stall where attendees can register to vote.
Good Trouble Pottstown: 799 N. State St., 10 a.m.
A peaceful protest in support of the Voting Rights Act.
Good Trouble Milford: 315 Broad St., 10 a.m.
A local anti-ICE protest.
Good Trouble Washington: 1 S. Main St., 11 a.m.
A local demonstration honoring the memory of John Lewis.
Good Trouble Uniontown: 151 W. Main St., 11 a.m.
A local rally honoring the memory of John Lewis.
Good Trouble Pittsburgh: RSVP at Mobilize.us for this event’s address, 12 p.m.
A local visibility protest and community gathering.
Good Trouble Greensburg: 2 N. Main St., 12 p.m.
A peaceful rally at the Westmoreland County Courthouse.
Good Trouble West Chester: 2 N. High St., 1 p.m.
A pro-voting rights rally outside the Historic Chester County Courthouse
Good Trouble Doylestown: 55 E. Court St., 2 p.m.
A rally featuring music, keynote speakers, and calls to action from organizers.
Good Trouble Bucks County: 2040 Street Road, 7 p.m.
A demonstration celebrating the life of John Lewis.
Sunday (July 19)
Good Trouble Lancaster Monthly Meeting: 110 Tulane Terrace, 4 p.m.
An organizing event discussing authoritarianism.
Good Trouble Pittsburgh: Crawford Street, 4 p.m.
A pro-voting rights demonstration.
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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