Moreover, he said, the event was organized by the mayor's office; it was a civic matter, not a worship service.

As a result, she said, "the initiative in civic matters has devolved largely upon women."

He was called upon in many other civic and public matters in Philadelphia.

They felt they had a public duty to be involved in national or civic matters.

But when it comes to civic matters in town, he isn't quite so laid back.

The Mayor, who thought it was not a civic matter, refused, raising the pitch of the debate even higher.

Thousands of listeners are guided by your opinions on civic matters.

Palestinians will control civic matters but maintain joint security patrols with Israel in largely rural areas.

He was also a devoted Methodist and he played a large part in the civic matters of the town.

As a civic matter, hosting a presidential nominating convention is always an honor.