Civic Engagement Summit encourages younger voters

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Friday, September 30, 2016
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An effort to get young people to register to vote got underway across Philadelphia Friday.

SPRING GARDEN (WPVI) -- A day-long event in Philadelphia encouraged younger voters to register then vote in the November presidential election.

The first-ever Civic Engagement Summit was organized by Opportunity Youth United and featured workshops at several locations, including the Community College of Philadelphia and Philadelphia School District Headquarters.

The non-partisan event was geared towards young people specifically from low income, urban and tribal communities.

Click or tap the image above to see the full report from Action News reporter Annie McCormick.