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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>
*October 21st - Occupy Philadelphia gathered at the University of Pennsylvania to confront Eric Cantor, who decided to cancel his lecture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thedp.com/index.php/article/2011/10/cantor_cancels_huntsman_hall_visit |title=Protesters storm campus after Cantor cancels visit |publisher=The Daily Pennsylvania |date= |accessdate=2011-10-28}}</ref>
*October 21st - Occupy Philadelphia gathered at the University of Pennsylvania to confront Eric Cantor, who decided to cancel his lecture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thedp.com/index.php/article/2011/10/cantor_cancels_huntsman_hall_visit |title=Protesters storm campus after Cantor cancels visit |publisher=The Daily Pennsylvania |date= |accessdate=2011-10-28}}</ref>
*October 27th - Occupy Philadelphia encampment reaches 23rd day, remaining one of the most peaceful "occupy" protests.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/news/132754528.html |title=Occupy Philadelphia protesting in peace |publisher=Philly.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-28}}</ref>
*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>
*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>



Revision as of 04:59, 28 October 2011

Occupy Philadelphia
Part of the "Occupy" protests
Image from Occupy Philadelphia 2011
Date4 October 2011 – present
(12 years, 347 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 21st - Occupy Philadelphia gathered at the University of Pennsylvania to confront Eric Cantor, who decided to cancel his lecture.[10]
  • October 27th - Occupy Philadelphia encampment reaches 23rd day, remaining one of the most peaceful "occupy" protests.[11]
  • October 23rd - Fifteen members of Occupy Philadelphia were arrested for blocking traffic near the police administration building.[12]

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. ^ "Protesters storm campus after Cantor cancels visit". The Daily Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  11. ^ "Occupy Philadelphia protesting in peace". Philly.com. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  12. ^ "Daily Occupation Report: Monday, October 24th". Infoshop News. Retrieved 2011-10-28.