The City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Youth Engagement is hosting a virtual "fireside chat" with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw via Zoom, on February 27th, 2021 from 11:00am to 12:30pm:

"The Mayor's Office of Youth Engagement & the Philadelphia Police Department are hosting a space where Gen-Z Philadelphians can come together and design the Philadelphia they want to live in. For Session 2 in the Operation Innovation series, participants will have an opportunity to discuss the recommendations that were put forward in Session 1 with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw. This ongoing conversation will continue to provide a valuable youth lens to the City's Pathways to Reform & Reconciliation work. In this space, we will challenge Gen-Z residents to reimagine existing frameworks in an effort to bring fresh perspectives & elevate the ingenuity of our city's youngest residents."

You can sign up to attend this session using the following link:

https://secure.ngpvan.com/Gr7LAGoc-UuNW-mXyJuvRA2

There is also a Google forms link through which you can submit a question for Commissioner Outlaw in advance of the meeting.

*edited to fix typos

PhilaOEM: City provides COVID-19 update for Thursday, 2/18 http://bit.ly/3doHkYb

List of Texas mutual aid networks:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11GplfTTLRv6yV-2AC6GFw5Gy4izlPdGSay1HdRQcRjQ/mobilebasic

Philly is currently negotiating with out own "union" (which is actually a Fraternal Order because the AFL wouldn't let them be a Union at first but that's another rant) so it's important to know what we're up against. Here's one groups attempt to explain what police unions do and how it's harmful to our community. Nothing in here will surprise any of our followers, but it's the kind of synthesis that lays it out for your Aunt Marge who doesn't understand why you hate the police so much. https://policeunionplaybook.org/#theplaybook

In Pittsburgh, a mother is fighting to get answers to her son's death. Email, call and otherwise harass Duquesne until they at least decide to investigate: https://twitter.com/danniebrwn/status/1365148846402260992?s=19

#stream Protestors listening to a speaker on a microphone in front of DA Krasner's office now, unsure of police presence

#scanner Police on location at Malcolm X Park (51 and Pine) for a demonstration at 2pm

#scanner Police discussing the details of the No Guns Zone demonstration at Malcolm X Park

4pm today 440 n. Broad

https://twitter.com/Philly_RJ/status/1366394333738500097?s=19

Community fridge map! https://www.gridphilly.com/blog-home/2021/3/4/mutual-aid-is-flourishing-in-philadelphia-in-the-form-of-community-fridges

PhilaOEM: City expands transportation to Center City site for people with Access & Functional Needs http://bit.ly/3eeoPpU

Good tactics thread on how to avoid kettles. Hopefully you're spending your downtime looking at tactics and firming things up with your affinity group!
https://twitter.com/chadloder/status/1371653747865088003?s=19

Philly Proud Boy Zach Rehl arrested by FBI this morning in relation to Jan 6 storming of the Capital
https://twitter.com/jeremyrroebuck/status/1372226706380050434?s=19

Just received this today! Please distribute this information as broadly as possible as soon as possible.

Open Access for Targeted Zip Codes at the Center City Vaccination Center: Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, March 17, the City will open walk-up access to eligible people from 22 under-vaccinated zip codes to the FEMA-supported Center City Vaccination Center. The walk-up access will run for six days, through March 22.

This change is intended to provide easier access to COVID-19 vaccine for Philadelphians who live in zip codes that have the lowest rates of COVID-19 vaccinations. The City and FEMA are committed to the equitable distribution of vaccines. Across the country, FEMA is supporting state managed, locally executed Community Vaccination Centers, like the Center City Vaccination Center, in doing the most good for the most vulnerable populations.

The walk-up vaccinations will be open to those who meet Philadelphia’s Phase 1a and 1b eligibility criteria and can prove that they live in the following zip codes using an ID card, a piece of mail with an address, or a PHL City ID. 

West and Southwest Philadelphia

19104

19131

19139

19142

19143

19151

19153

North Philadelphia

19122

19132

19133

19134

19140

Northeast and Lower Northeast Philadelphia

19116

19120

19124

19135

19136

19138

19141

19144

19149

19152

This opportunity is in addition to the current process in which vaccinations are provided to eligible Philadelphia residents by invitation from the City’s Vaccine Interest Form database. Again, the walk-up opportunity begins tomorrow, March 17 and lasts through March 22, 2021 at the Center City Vaccination Center.

Residents seeking to get vaccinated through the open access program should arrive at the clinic before 5 p.m. and be prepared to wait outside to gain access; they should come dressed appropriately for that day’s weather. The entrance to the Center City Vaccination Center is on the northeast corner of 12th and Arch Streets. Screening starts outside of the Convention Center.  For questions about who is currently eligible, please visit the City’s blog on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.

The City has identified a number of ways to facilitate getting to the Center City Vaccination Center for people in the targeted zip codes:

Take Transit: The Center City Vaccination Center is conveniently located at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City and is easily accessible from plenty of bus and train routes and is right up the street from SEPTA’s Jefferson Station. Individuals are highly encouraged to use public transit resources to get to and from the site. Seniors who are at least 65 years of age can already ride SEPTA for free. Eligibility criteria and application information can be found here. The City and SEPTA are working with community partners to distribute free roundtrip transit passes for those in targeted zip codes for the walk-up clinic. Transit passes will also be available at the CCVC to provide transit assistance for individuals’ trip back home, and second-dose appointment.

SEPTA CCT: SEPTA CCT has expanded CCT service for vaccinations. This service is free-of-charge for those who are 65 years of age or older, have a disability or access and functional need, or those who identify ride accommodation needs. SEPTA CCT provides door-to-door service from individuals’ homes, to the vaccination site, and back home after their vaccination. Rides can be scheduled by dialing 3-1-1 and selecting Option 5 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Rides must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. 

Limited Shuttle Services: Limited shuttle service is available, especially for communities that are less transit-accessible. Shuttle services must be coordinated through a central community organization and requested at least three days in advance. The City is reaching out directly to community organizations with information about how to organize shuttle services. 

Parking: There are several parking garages near the Pennsylvania Convention Center offering discounted rates if you show your vaccine card. 

More information on open access at the Center City Vaccination Center can be found on the City’s COVID website.