On Thursday, August 9, First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Pennsylvania for campaign stops in West Philadelphia, Montgomery County, and Bethlehem. The First Lady will speak about what’s at stake in this election for Pennsylvanians and encourage them to help organize their communities between now and November. And, as part of the campaign's new It Takes One effort, the First Lady will ask every supporter to help grow Obama for America's national grassroots network.
The First Lady’s events are free and open to the public. Tickets are required due to limited space, and will be available to the public starting on a first come, first serve basis at the following pick-up locations below.
WHAT: First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks to Philadelphia Grassroots Supporters
WHEN: 2:00 PM EDT August 9, 2012
WHERE: Bobby Morgan Arena on the campus of University of the Sciences
Athletic Recreation Center
730 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Press/Public Access: 11:15 AM EDT
Final Press Access: 12:30 PM EDT
PRESS ACCESS: These events will be open to pre-credentialed, TV and print correspondents and still photographers. Space is limited and members of the media interested in covering an event must send an email requesting credentials to firstladypress@barackobama.com with the location of the event in the subject line before Wednesday, August 8 at 10:00 AM EDT. Those receiving credentials will receive a confirmation with additional logistical information via email.
CROWD ACCESS INFORMATION:
Tickets are available starting on a first come, first serve basis at the following locations and times:
WEST PHILADELPHIA
Tickets are available starting Tuesday, August 7 at 12:00 PM EDT.
Organizing for America – Philadelphia
1825 East Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Organizing for America – Philadelphia
209 S. 52nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Organizing for America – Philadelphia
5601 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Organizing for America – Philadelphia
206 E. Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Organizing for America – Philadelphia
322 W. Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Organizing for America – Philadelphia
7171 Ogontz Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Organizing for America – Philadelphia
6841 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119