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'''Occupy Philadelphia''' is a [[Nonviolent resistance|peaceful protest]] and [[Demonstration (people)|demonstration]] with an aim to overcome [[economic inequality]], corporate greed and and the influence of corporations and [[lobbying|lobbyists]] on government. The protest has taken place at Dilworth Plaza, which is adjacent to Philadelphia's City Hall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.us/philadelphia/local/article/980233--occupy-philadelphia-joins-occupy-wall-street-effort |title='Occupy Philadelphia' joins 'Occupy Wall Street' effort |publisher=Metro |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> The rally has been composed of people of varying ages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-09/news/30260475_1_protesters-tea-party-first-rally |title=Occupy Phila.: The who, the why |publisher=The Inquirer/Daily News |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref>
'''Occupy Philadelphia''' is a [[Nonviolent resistance|peaceful protest]] and [[Demonstration (people)|demonstration]] with an aim to overcome [[economic inequality]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/business&id=8406747 |title=Study: Rich get a lot richer, outpace middle class |publisher=Action News |date= |accessdate=2011-10-28}}</ref> corporate greed and and the influence of corporations and [[lobbying|lobbyists]] on government. The protest has taken place at Dilworth Plaza, which is adjacent to Philadelphia's City Hall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.us/philadelphia/local/article/980233--occupy-philadelphia-joins-occupy-wall-street-effort |title='Occupy Philadelphia' joins 'Occupy Wall Street' effort |publisher=Metro |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> The rally has been composed of people of varying ages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-09/news/30260475_1_protesters-tea-party-first-rally |title=Occupy Phila.: The who, the why |publisher=The Inquirer/Daily News |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref>


==Chronology of events==
==Chronology of events==

Revision as of 04:27, 28 October 2011

Occupy Philadelphia
Part of the "Occupy" protests
Image from Occupy Philadelphia 2011
Date4 October 2011 – present
(12 years, 313 days)
Location
Caused byEconomic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia.
MethodsDemonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters
StatusOngoing
Casualties and losses
Arrests:
Injuries:
0
0

Occupy Philadelphia is a peaceful protest and demonstration with an aim to overcome economic inequality,[1] 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.[2] The rally has been composed of people of varying ages.[3]

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[4] The Occupy Philadelphia web site was launched.
  • October 6th - The first camp out associated with the protest occurred.[5] The occupation began with a march[6]
  • October 8th - Occupy Philadelphia marched to the Liberty Bell.[7]
  • October 20th - Occupy Philadelphia continues. An unofficial count of tents in Dilworth Plaza totaled 304.[8] 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.[8][9]
  • October 23rd - Fifteen members of Occupy Philadelphia were arrested for blocking traffic near the police administration building.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Study: Rich get a lot richer, outpace middle class". Action News. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  2. ^ "'Occupy Philadelphia' joins 'Occupy Wall Street' effort". Metro. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  3. ^ "Occupy Phila.: The who, the why". The Inquirer/Daily News. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  4. ^ "Occupy Philly generates mixed opinions". The Temple News. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  5. ^ "Occupy Philadelphia - City Hall - October 6". ActivisimNetwork.org. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  6. ^ "300 march as Occupy Philly movement begins". CourierPostOnline.com. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  7. ^ "Occupy Philly Plans March To Liberty Bell". myfoxphilly.com. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  8. ^ a b Nguyen, Quan (October 20, 2011.) "'Occupy Philadelphia' keeps growing as move looms." Philly.com (News). Accessed October 2011.
  9. ^ "It Is Day Ten Of Occupy Philadelphia". CBS Philly Local. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  10. ^ "Daily Occupation Report: Monday, October 24th". Infoshop News. Retrieved 2011-10-28.