We are facing one of the most important elections of all time, and everyone should be heading to the polls to VOTE! In Georgia, a lot of us elected to vote early. I thought it was very important for me to vote at the polls and not by mail; despite my disability and using a walker, I wanted to cast my vote at the polls. Unable to drive myself, I sought help. I googled ride to polls, called voter registration centers, called my church, etc. NOTHING. Now, during the last election, phone numbers were plastered on television for ride assistance to the polls. This election, I could not find that information and called ABC station for guidance. Unfortunately, the receptionist was unaware of any such things. I was puzzled, but started looking again online and found a link called Rides to the Poll. Now, for two weeks, this information was not available. What raised my concern was for those seniors, people unable to walk or drive, how will they be accommodated?
After numerous efforts, I finally found the link, called the television station back, and gave them the information I had found. They apologized because the person who answered the phone gave me inaccurate information. I explained my concern and asked if they
would provide this information to their viewers. Well, I believe my call made a difference because that information was provided that evening and on. My ride came, picked me up, and I voted at the polls. Early!!!
Make sure your voice is heard, and VOTE!!
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Speaking of the election: If you haven’t gotten your “47 Madam President” print collection, stop through the October Gallery for your 8.5 x 11, printed on card stock, a true collector’s item at the October Gallery, 6353 Greene St. Philly 19144.
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Former MLB relief pitcher/26-year Philadelphia Phillies radio analyst Larry Anderson; Beasley Media Group account representative Tina Costello; iHeartMedia, Philadelphia news/community affairs director Loraine Ballard Morrill; and long-time (now retired) all-news KYW, Philadelphia anchor/“Reporters Roundup” host Steve Nikazy are among those who will be entering the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia (BPOP) Hall of Fame. Along with six others, these four will be inducted into the Hall at the non-profit’s gala on November 22, 2024. Hosting the BPOP Hall of Fame event will be 15-time Emmy winner/2015 inductee CBS News Philadelphia morning and noon anchor Jim Donovan and former WPVI-TV, Philadelphia sports anchor/2005 HOF honoree Scott Palmer.
Founded in 1962, The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia honors the broadcast history of Philadelphia, supporting the next generation of broadcasters through scholarships and educational opportunities and recognizing those who have made lasting contributions to the industry.
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