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And now, Preston and Steve's news updates with Kathy Romano.

And today is Friday, February 19th.

Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning.

And the news this morning, the Black Doctors COVID-19 consortium and organization that has been testing and vaccinating the community is holding a 24-hour vaxathon for eligible people who live within Philadelphia's hardest hit zip codes. The event starts today at noon and will end tomorrow at noon. They will be administering the Modona vaccine on a first-come, first-s served basis, no appointment necessary, but the event isn't just for anyone.

You must be in phases 1A or 1B for eligibility and live within the certain zip codes.

Phase 1B includes those who are 75 years or older, along with people with medical conditions, first responders, as well as those who work in child care, food services, public transit,

retail, and manufacturing. These vaccine events run by Dr. Alice Sanford, a Philadelphia native,

have seen huge turnouts. Stanford is focusing on the black community, which she stresses,

makes up more than half of deaths related to COVID-19. If you live within one of the 19 hardest hit zip codes listed, you meet the 1A, 1B criteria.

You are clear to get vaccinated at the Vaxathon event.

Teachers who live within the hardest hit zip codes are also eligible to get vaccinated at the 24-hour event.

My fat ass puts me into 1B, by the way.

Really? Yeah, my BMI. Even with all the weight that I've taken off, I'm still, body mass index still puts you in the category. Yeah. All right.

Yeah. Thank you. We'll get your shot. Yeah. Thank you, Chips O'oy. It's unclear how many doses

will be available, but second doses will also be administered.

Facing growing demands on its highways, Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation on Thursday

named nine bridges on six interstates, including 95s a mile-long Gerard Point Bridge in Philadelphia

that need upgrades, and it will consider for tolling to generate the cash.

The work on the nine bridges could be costly, easily needing a billion dollars for,

billions of dollars for the projects that could take years to complete.

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