#OTG police closed Walnut from 12th to block traffic

#OTG police surrounding protest, some wearing riot gear. Kettle is disbanding as tents come down. Bike units standing along Walnut at 13th. Organizers are calling for more bodies for support.

#scanner police opening traffic closures on walnut

#OTG police moved staging of response team to Juniper from Walnut

#scanner police requested blockage of traffic on Walnut

#OTG about a dozen police vehicles staged, police wearing helmets with face shields. About 50 protestors.

#OTG police blocking off Chancellor to prevent traffic to Juniper

#OTG cops backed off, traffic opened back up on Walnut

#skywatch NBC10 in the air, heading West

#OTG bike units pulling into Holiday Inn parking lot, vibes are peaceful

#OTG protestors still posted up at the Holiday Inn on 13th and Walnut. About a dozen PPD vans parked nearby.

#OTG 5 black shirt officers, three PPD cruisers, one van, and two SUVs are stationed across the street from the Holiday Inn Occupation.

#OTG Folks are still holding out for the occupation at the Holiday Inn Express. Need for snacks, warm drinks and more people. They report being filmed and harrassed by cops all night.

#OTG 18 people still holding it down outside of the HIE at 13th and Walnut. Swing by with warm drinks and snacks, better yet stay if you can.

#scanner Civil Affairs checking in at 13th and Walnut, stating that there are still protestors occupying the sidewalk, no blockages.

#OTG protestors requesting tables/chairs/pallets to store donations on at 13 and Walnut

#OTG from public relay: “could use some crates to keep food off the ground, +trash bags and maybe plastic bags for people trying to grab things to-go. we have a steady amount of food being dropped by”

#skywatch 6ABC, PPD helicopters in North. NBC10 in West.

December 21st is not just the first day of Winter. It is also Homeless Memorial Day. That day we remember those who have lost their life while trying to survive homelessness. If you know someone who tragically lost their life in the Philadelphia community while homeless, this form will help them be included in this years memorial and help our city keep count on how many lose their lives prematurely to extreme poverty.

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