Occupy Philadelphia
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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, 347 days) | ||
| Location | |||
| Caused by | Economic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia. | ||
| Methods | Demonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters | ||
| Status | Ongoing | ||
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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
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
- ^ "Study: Rich get a lot richer, outpace middle class". Action News. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
- ^ "'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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