Philadelphia Public Access Corporation Announces Search for Executive Director
November 14, 2008The Philadelphia Public Access Corporation (PPAC), a new nonprofit corporation that will manage a Public Access cable TV network and resources, invites applications for the position of Executive Director. PPAC was established to give residents of Philadelphia access to the tools, technology and training to create and distribute their own non-commercial programming over the Comcast cable system in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council Unanimously Passes Public Access Bills
October 25, 2007This morning Bill Nos. 70793 and 70794 were unanimously passed by Philadelphia's City Council. The first bill approved the public access amendments to the City's Franchise Agreement with Comcast and the second approved the leasing of the City-owned property at 2531 Lehigh Ave to the future Public Access Corporation. This will be the future home of the public access studio and facilities.
PCAC needs you in City Council this Wednesday
October 6, 2007Calling all Public Access Supporters!!
As you know, victory in the campaign for public access is on the way! We have one final step - City Council must approve two bills, one to amend the franchise agreement and another to approve the lease to the future home of the public access center.
Now it the time - Stand with PCAC in City Council Chambers (Room 400) this Wednesday, October 12th at 1pm.
Photos from the Press Conference
September 19, 2007
Alliance Celebrates Public Access In Philadelphia
September 17, 2007Alliance members nationwide celebrate the announcement of formal agreement between the City and Comcast to open a Public Access facility in Philadelphia, PA.
Public Access TV in Philadelphia is Finally Here
September 14, 2007The Philadelphia Community Access Coalition today is delighted to join Mayor John Street and Comcast in announcing the establishment of Philadelphia's Public Access Cable TV system.
