PHILADELPHIA - October 18 - News Advisory:

WHAT: As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) accepts public comments on media ownership rules, media reform and labor groups will join Philadelphia Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds- Brown to announce the introduction of a resolution urging the (FCC) to not weaken media ownership limits and to hold public hearings in Philadelphia. The resolution also calls on the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation to actively oppose media consolidation and encourage a diverse local media.

WHO:

Councilwoman Blondell-Reynolds Brown (schedule permitting)

Beth McConnell, PennPIRG

Joel Kelsey, Consumers Union

Hannah Sassaman, Prometheus Radio Project

Amy Johnson, Media Tank

Bob Christian, Mid-Atlantic Community Papers Association

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m.

WHERE: City Hall, Conversation Hall, Room 201, Philadelphia, Pa.

VISUALS: Large group of leaders and members from media reform, consumer and labor groups standing with Councilmember holding large banner. Groups include:

PennPIRG; Consumers Union; Media Tank, Prometheus Radio Project; Mid-Atlantic Community Papers Association; International Action Center; Sam (Nee Matt) Schwartz, ran the "Philadelphia Independent;" Philadelphia Community Access Coalition; Jobs with Justice; Neighborhood Networks; Termite TV; Center for Creative Activities; Democracy Now Advocates; Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

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