Dr. Levine tours Pennsylvania Convention Center vaccination site
Dr. Levine visits Pennsylvania Convention Center vaccination site
Levine toured the Center City vaccination site touting President Joe Biden’s vaccination successes during his first 100 days in office.
PHILADELPHIA - In the nick of time, Philadelphians stepped up to get a shot in the arm. Nine hundred doses of the Pfizer vaccine at risk of expiring Thursday afternoon were administered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, according to the city’s health department. I think that Philadelphia is doing a great job. I think Pennsylvania has been doing a great job, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.
This declaration allows the commonwealth to take preemptive steps to ensure the safety of our fellow Pennsylvanians, Gov. Wolf said. The activation of the National Guard supports the current efforts in Philadelphia to protect our beloved neighbors and city.
Protests and demonstrations spread nationwide following the killing of George Floyd last summer. In Philadelphia, the demonstrations were mostly peaceful, though some turned violent.
During a protest in Center City, businesses were looted, police cars burned in the streets and Kenney imposed night curfews.
Philadelphia Police were largely criticized for their response during the protests, most notably when police used tear gas on protesters who marched onto Interstate 676. An independent audit published late last year found that the Philly Police and city were not prepared for the protests.
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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw joined Mayor Jim Kenney and other city leaders to announce plans and resources available in advance of the verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said Friday that residents may see more officers in their neighborhoods between now and when a verdict is announced in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Outlaw said residents could see bike cops, as well as officers on foot and on horseback.
“You will even see some officers throughout the city along with police clergy, offering prayer, opportunities for healing and distributing city of Philadelphia resources. There is even a chance that you will see a Pennsylvania National Guard soldier in your neighborhood,” she said.
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