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*October 8th - Occupy Philadelphia marched to the [[Liberty Bell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/Occupy_Philly_Plans_March_To_Liberty_Bell_100711 |title=Occupy Philly Plans March To Liberty Bell |publisher=myfoxphilly.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> |
*October 8th - Occupy Philadelphia marched to the [[Liberty Bell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/Occupy_Philly_Plans_March_To_Liberty_Bell_100711 |title=Occupy Philly Plans March To Liberty Bell |publisher=myfoxphilly.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> |
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*October 20th - Occupy Philadelphia continues. An unofficial count of tents in Dilworth Plaza totaled 304.<ref name="Relocation">Nguyen, Quan (October 20, 2011.) [http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/132211963.html "'Occupy Philadelphia' keeps growing as move looms."] [http://www.philly.com Philly.com] (News). Accessed October 2011.</ref> Protesters were informed about upcoming scheduled renovations for Dilworth Plaza, and city officials have been conferring with protesters about relocating the protest to another location.<ref name="Relocation"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/10/15/it-is-day-ten-of-occupy-philadelphia/ |title=It Is Day Ten Of Occupy Philadelphia |publisher=CBS Philly Local |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> |
*October 20th - Occupy Philadelphia continues. An unofficial count of tents in Dilworth Plaza totaled 304.<ref name="Relocation">Nguyen, Quan (October 20, 2011.) [http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/132211963.html "'Occupy Philadelphia' keeps growing as move looms."] [http://www.philly.com Philly.com] (News). Accessed October 2011.</ref> Protesters were informed about upcoming scheduled renovations for Dilworth Plaza, and city officials have been conferring with protesters about relocating the protest to another location.<ref name="Relocation"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/10/15/it-is-day-ten-of-occupy-philadelphia/ |title=It Is Day Ten Of Occupy Philadelphia |publisher=CBS Philly Local |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> |
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*October 23rd - Fifteen members of Occupy Philadelphia were arrested for blocking traffic near the police administration building.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.infoshop.org/article.php?story=201110252130 |title=Daily Occupation Report: Monday, October 24th |publisher=Infoshop News |date= |accessdate=2011-10-28}}</ref> |
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| Occupy Philadelphia | |||
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| Part of the "Occupy" protests | |||
 Image from Occupy Philadelphia 2011 | |||
| Date | 4 October 2011 – present (12 years, 313 days) | ||
| Location | |||
| Caused by | Economic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia. | ||
| Methods | Demonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters | ||
| Status | Ongoing | ||
| Casualties and losses | |||
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Occupy Philadelphia is a peaceful protest and demonstration with an aim to overcome economic inequality, corporate greed and and the influence of corporations and lobbyists on government. The protest has taken place at Dilworth Plaza, which is adjacent to Philadelphia's City Hall.[1] The rally has been composed of people of varying ages.[2]
Chronology of events
- September 29th - The first general assembly occurred at Arch Street Methodist United Church.
- October 4th - The second general assembly occurred at Arch Street Methodist United Church[3] The Occupy Philadelphia web site was launched.
- October 6th - The first camp out associated with the protest occurred.[4] The occupation began with a march[5]
- October 8th - Occupy Philadelphia marched to the Liberty Bell.[6]
- October 20th - Occupy Philadelphia continues. An unofficial count of tents in Dilworth Plaza totaled 304.[7] Protesters were informed about upcoming scheduled renovations for Dilworth Plaza, and city officials have been conferring with protesters about relocating the protest to another location.[7][8]
- October 23rd - Fifteen members of Occupy Philadelphia were arrested for blocking traffic near the police administration building.[9]
See also
Occupy articles
| U.S. 'Occupy' protest articles |
|---|
| • Occupy Ashland |
| • Occupy Atlanta |
| • Occupy Austin |
| • Occupy Boston |
| • Occupy Buffalo |
| • Occupy Chicago |
| • Occupy Dallas |
| • Occupy Eugene |
| • Occupy Houston |
| • Occupy Oakland |
| • Occupy Philadelphia |
| • Occupy Portland |
| • Occupy Sacramento |
| • Occupy Salem |
| • Occupy San Diego |
| • Occupy San Francisco |
| • Occupy San Jose |
| • Occupy Seattle |
| • Occupy Wall Street (NYC) |
| Global 'Occupy' protest articles |
|---|
| • Occupy Canada |
| • Occupy Toronto |
| • Occupy London |
| • Occupy Rome |
Other Protests
Related articles
References
- ^ "'Occupy Philadelphia' joins 'Occupy Wall Street' effort". Metro. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "Occupy Phila.: The who, the why". The Inquirer/Daily News. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "Occupy Philly generates mixed opinions". The Temple News. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "Occupy Philadelphia - City Hall - October 6". ActivisimNetwork.org. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "300 march as Occupy Philly movement begins". CourierPostOnline.com. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "Occupy Philly Plans March To Liberty Bell". myfoxphilly.com. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ a b Nguyen, Quan (October 20, 2011.) "'Occupy Philadelphia' keeps growing as move looms." Philly.com (News). Accessed October 2011.
- ^ "It Is Day Ten Of Occupy Philadelphia". CBS Philly Local. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "Daily Occupation Report: Monday, October 24th". Infoshop News. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
- Brown, Catherine (October 13, 2011.) "Occupy Philly Takes a Stand Against "Corporate Greed"." NBC Philadelphia. Accessed October 2011.
- Brown, Catherine; Stamm, Dan (October 13, 2011.) "Occupy Philly Is Costing Taxpayers: Mayor." NBC Philadelphia. Accessed October 2011.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Occupy Philadelphia.
- Official website
- Photos of Occupy Philadelphia– Flickr
- YouTube link[dead link]
- "Occupy" photographs from around the nation– from the Denver Post
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