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{{Infobox civil conflict
{{Infobox civil conflict
| title = Occupy Philadelphia
| title = Occupy Philadelphia
|partof = the [[Occupy movement]]
|partof = the [[Occupy movement]]
| image = [[File:Occupy Philadelphia 2011.jpg|300px]]
| image = Occupy Philadelphia 2011.jpg
| caption = Image from Occupy Philadelphia 2011
| caption = Image from Occupy Philadelphia 2011
| date = 6 October 2011 – Ongoing<br>({{Age in years and days|2011|10|6}})
| date = 6 October 2011 – Ongoing<br />({{Age in years and days|2011|10|6}})
| place = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]
| place = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]
| coordinates =
| coordinates =
| causes = [[Economic inequality]], [[Big Business#Influence over government|corporate influence over government]], ''inter alia''.
| causes = [[Economic inequality]], [[Big Business#Influence over government|corporate influence over government]], ''inter alia''.
| status = Continuing
| status = Won
| goals =
| goals =
| result =
| result =
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| casualties_label= Arrests and injuries
| casualties_label= Arrests and injuries
| arrests = 93
| arrests = 93
| injuries = 3 taken to the hospital<br>Many did not seek medical treatment{{citation needed|date=January 2012}}
| injuries = 3 taken to the hospital<br />Many did not seek medical treatment{{citation needed|date=January 2012}}
| notes =
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}}
}}


'''Occupy Philadelphia''' was a collaboration that included [[Nonviolent resistance|nonviolent protest]]s and [[Demonstration (people)|demonstration]]s 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> [[criticism of capitalism|corporate greed]] and the influence of corporations and [[lobbying|lobbyists]] on government. The protest took place at [[Thomas Paine 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>
'''Occupy Philadelphia''' was a collaboration that included [[Nonviolent resistance|nonviolent protest]]s and [[Demonstration (people)|demonstration]]s with an aim to overcome [[economic inequality]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://6abc.com/archive/8406747/ |title=Study: Rich get a lot richer, outpace middle class says Matt Milly
|publisher=Action News |access-date=2011-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413145007/http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news%2Fbusiness&id=8406747 |archive-date=2014-04-13 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[criticism of capitalism|corporate greed]] and the influence of corporations and [[lobbying|lobbyists]] on government. The protest took place at [[Thomas Paine 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 |access-date=2011-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405135322/http://www.metro.us/philadelphia/local/article/980233--occupy-philadelphia-joins-occupy-wall-street-effort |archive-date=2012-04-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


As of June 2012, Occupy Philadelphia had continued to engage in organized meetings, events and actions.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://occupyphillyga.net/events-3/ | title=Occupy Philly: Events | publisher=[http://occupyphillyga.net/ Occupy Philly] (Official website) | accessdate=March 3, 2012}}</ref>
As of June 2012, Occupy Philadelphia had continued to engage in organized meetings, events and actions.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://occupyphillyga.net/events-3/ | title=Occupy Philly: Events | publisher=Occupy Philly | access-date=March 3, 2012}}</ref>


==Chronology of events==
==Chronology of events==
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[[File:2011-10-08-OccupyPhiladelphia-01.jpg|thumb|left|Older couple at Liberty Bell, with a message: "Plutocracy is not Democracy" on October 8]]
[[File:2011-10-08-OccupyPhiladelphia-01.jpg|thumb|left|Older couple at Liberty Bell, with a message: "Plutocracy is not Democracy" on October 8]]
* September 29 - The first general assembly occurred at Arch Street Methodist United Church.
* September 29 - The first general assembly occurred at Arch Street Methodist United Church.
* October 4 - The second general assembly attracted 800-1000 people and occurred at Arch Street Methodist United Church<ref>{{cite web|url=http://temple-news.com/2011/10/10/occupy-philly-generates-mixed-opinions/ |title=Occupy Philly generates mixed opinions |publisher=The Temple News |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> The Occupy Philadelphia web site was launched.
* October 4 - The second general assembly attracted 800–1000 people and occurred at Arch Street Methodist United Church<ref>{{cite web|url=http://temple-news.com/2011/10/10/occupy-philly-generates-mixed-opinions/ |title=Occupy Philly generates mixed opinions |publisher=The Temple News |access-date=2011-10-16}}</ref> The Occupy Philadelphia web site was launched.
* October 6 - The first camp out associated with the protest occurred.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campusactivism.org/blog/node/360/ |title=Occupy Philadelphia - City Hall - October 6 |publisher=ActivisimNetwork.org |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> The occupation began with a march<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20111007/NEWS01/310070031/300-march-Occupy-Philly-movement-begins/ |title=300 march as Occupy Philly movement begins |publisher=CourierPostOnline.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref>
* October 6 - The first camp out associated with the protest occurred.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campusactivism.org/blog/node/360/ |title=Occupy Philadelphia - City Hall - October 6 |publisher=ActivismNetwork.org |access-date=2011-10-16}}</ref> The occupation began with a march<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20111007/NEWS01/310070031/300-march-Occupy-Philly-movement-begins/ |title=300 march as Occupy Philly movement begins |publisher=CourierPostOnline.com |access-date=2011-10-16}}</ref>
* October 8 - 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 8 - Occupy Philadelphia marched with Matt Milly 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 |access-date=2011-10-16}}</ref>
* October 15 - Quakers support Occupy Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-15/news/30283700_1_fellow-protesters-peaceful-protest-quakers |title=Quakers are well situated to assist 'Occupy' |publisher=Philly.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-28}}</ref>
* October 15 - Quakers support Occupy Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Quakers are well situated to assist 'Occupy' |url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-15/news/30283700_1_fellow-protesters-peaceful-protest-quakers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017193803/http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-15/news/30283700_1_fellow-protesters-peaceful-protest-quakers |archive-date=17 October 2015 |access-date=2011-10-28 |publisher=Philly.com}}</ref>
* October 20 - 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 (for the construction of [[Dilworth Park]], which has since been completed), 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 20 - 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 (for the construction of [[Dilworth Park]], which has since been completed), 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 |date=15 October 2011 |publisher=CBS Philly Local |access-date=2011-10-16}}</ref>
* October 21 - Occupy Philadelphia gathered at the University of Pennsylvania to confront [[Eric Cantor]], the Republican [[Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives|House Majority Leader]] who has been highly critical of the Occupy movement protests. Cantor 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> The incident was called '''Occupy Eric Cantor'''.<ref>[http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/132338503.html Eric Cantor Cancels Philly Appearance Targeted by Occupy Protesters | NBC4 Washington<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2011/10/18/daily-grinder-are-you-ready-to-occupy-eric-cantor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-grinder-are-you-ready-to-occupy-eric-cantor DAILY GRINDER: Are You Ready to Occupy Eric Cantor? | PhillyNow | A blog about Philadelphia news, politics and culture by Philadelphia Weekly<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* October 21 - Occupy Philadelphia gathered at the University of Pennsylvania to confront [[Eric Cantor]], the Republican [[Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives|House Majority Leader]] who has been highly critical of the Occupy movement protests. Cantor 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 |access-date=2011-10-28}}</ref> The incident was called '''Occupy Eric Cantor'''.<ref>[http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/132338503.html Eric Cantor Cancels Philly Appearance Targeted by Occupy Protesters | NBC4 Washington<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2011/10/18/daily-grinder-are-you-ready-to-occupy-eric-cantor/ DAILY GRINDER: Are You Ready to Occupy Eric Cantor? | PhillyNow | A blog about Philadelphia news, politics and culture by Philadelphia Weekly<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* October 23 - Rock band [[Portugal. The Man]] play an acoustic set of songs to support the Occupy movement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theswollenfox.com/portugal-the-man-occupy-philly-and-tla-10-23-11/ |title=Portugal. The Man played at Occupy Philly (photos, videos, setlist), then later at the TLA (setlist)|publisher= The Swollen Fox: A Philadelphia Music Blog |date=2011-10-24 |accessdate=2011-11-19}}</ref> 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 23 - Rock band [[Portugal. The Man]] play an acoustic set of songs to support the Occupy movement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theswollenfox.com/portugal-the-man-occupy-philly-and-tla-10-23-11/ |title=Portugal. The Man played at Occupy Philly (photos, videos, setlist), then later at the TLA (setlist)|publisher= The Swollen Fox: A Philadelphia Music Blog |date=2011-10-24 |access-date=2011-11-19}}</ref> 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 |access-date=2011-10-28}}</ref>
* October 27 - 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 27 - 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 |access-date=2011-10-28}}</ref>
* October 28 - [[Angela Davis]] speaks at Occupy Philadelphia following an appearance at the University of Pennsylvania.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-howard/angela-davis-occupy-philly_b_1067740.html Angela Davis: Power to the Imagination], Huffington Post, November 1, 2011</ref>
* October 28 - [[Angela Davis]] speaks at Occupy Philadelphia following an appearance at the University of Pennsylvania.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-howard/angela-davis-occupy-philly_b_1067740.html Angela Davis: Power to the Imagination], ''The Huffington Post'', November 1, 2011</ref>
* November 2 - Nine protestors were arrested at the headquarters of cable company [[Comcast]]. One protestor said she was protesting Comcast because their headquarters was not [[Urban decay|blighted]] like other buildings in the neighborhood.<ref>[http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_19248124 Occupy Philly arrests at Comcast headquarters], Associated Press, November 2, 2011</ref>
* November 2 - Ten protesters were arrested at the headquarters of cable company [[Comcast]]. One protester said she was protesting Comcast because their headquarters was not [[Urban decay|blighted]] like other buildings in the neighborhood.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-02 |title=10 'Occupy Philly' Protesters Arrested After March On Comcast Center - CBS Philadelphia |website=[[CBS News]] |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/occupy-philly-protesters-arrested-after-march-inside-comcast-center/ |access-date=2023-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402021834/https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/occupy-philly-protesters-arrested-after-march-inside-comcast-center/ |archive-date=2023-04-02 }}</ref>
* November 4 - One hundred protestors from the Occupy movement marched from Dilworth Plaza to the Rittenhouse hotel to chant, "Hey Romney, picture this, no more greedy politics." Mitt Romney managed to side-step the group to attend the fundraiser that was staged on his behalf. The fundraiser's price tag was $10,000 per plate. No arrests or injuries were reported.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showarticle.aspx?article=0ec257e6-6edc-4f7a-903e-164a2b0d17a8&key=X71w3xZ7fSdLlUwjPykLJw%3d%3d&issue=10142011110500000000001001
* November 4 - One hundred protesters from the Occupy movement marched from Dilworth Plaza to the Rittenhouse hotel to chant, "Hey Romney, picture this, no more greedy politics." Mitt Romney managed to side-step the group to attend the fundraiser that was staged on his behalf. The fundraiser's price tag was $10,000 per plate. No arrests or injuries were reported.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showarticle.aspx?article=0ec257e6-6edc-4f7a-903e-164a2b0d17a8&key=X71w3xZ7fSdLlUwjPykLJw%3d%3d&issue=10142011110500000000001001
|title=Occupy vs. Romney |publisher=Philadelphia Inquirer |date= |accessdate=2011-11-05}}</ref>
|title=Occupy vs. Romney |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |access-date=2011-11-05}}</ref>
* November 8 - [[Frances Fox Piven]] gave a speech at Occupy Philadelphia following an appearance at Temple University.<ref>[http://www.campusprogress.org/articles/five_things_frances_fox_piven_says_the_occupiers_need_to_do Frances Fox Piven Says Occupiers Need to Do], Campus Progress, November 9, 2011</ref>
* November 8 - [[Frances Fox Piven]] gave a speech at Occupy Philadelphia following an appearance at Temple University.<ref>[http://www.campusprogress.org/articles/five_things_frances_fox_piven_says_the_occupiers_need_to_do Frances Fox Piven Says Occupiers Need to Do], Campus Progress, November 9, 2011</ref>
* November 13 - Rev. [[Jesse Jackson]] makes an unannounced appearance and gives a brief speech.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jesse Jackson at Occupy Philly |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/video/BC1273697077001.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117015252/http://www.philly.com/philly/video/BC1273697077001.html |archive-date=17 November 2011 |website=Philly.com}}</ref>
* November 13 - A 23-year-old female protestor from Atlantic City was allegedly raped by a 50-year-old man from Michigan but who had a Pennsylvania address as well. The suspect was apprehended.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/female-protester-raped-at-occupy-philadelphia-camp-suspect-in-custody/ Female Protester Raped at Occupy Philadelphia Camp] The Blaze, November 13, 2011</ref> Also on November 13, Rev. [[Jesse Jackson]] makes an unannounced appearance and gives a brief speech.<ref>[http://www.philly.com/philly/video/BC1273697077001.html Jesse Jackson at Occupy Philly]</ref>
* November 15 - Estimated date of the start of the construction project on Dilworth Plaza. The city wants the occupation to move from the plaza.
* November 15 - Estimated date of the start of the construction project on Dilworth Plaza. The city wants the occupation to move from the plaza.
* November 18 - 10 arrested at a Wells Fargo sit-in.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nguyen |first=Quan |date=2011-11-18 |title=Occupy Philadelphia confronts Wells Fargo |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/breaking/20111118_Occupy_Philadelphia_confronts_Wells_Fargo.html |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}</ref>
* November 18 - 14 arrested at a Wells Fargo sit-in.
* November 30 - Police evict the protestors from Dilworth Plaza beginning at 1:20 AM, 52 people are arrested.<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/200-arrested-occupy-los-angeles-50-philly-134737674.html 200+ arrested at Occupy Los Angeles, 50 in Philly]</ref> Urban theorist [[David Harvey (geographer)|David Harvey]] meets with Occupiers at a teach-in at the University of Pennsylvania.<ref>[http://thedp.com/index.php/article/2011/11/occupy_philly_joins_occupypenn_for_cuny_speaker Occupy Philly joins Occupy Penn for CUNY speaker]</ref>
* November 30 - Police evict the protesters from Dilworth Plaza beginning at 1:20 AM, 52 people are arrested.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111203060654/https://news.yahoo.com/200-arrested-occupy-los-angeles-50-philly-134737674.html 200+ arrested at Occupy Los Angeles, 50 in Philly] Archived from [https://news.yahoo.com/200-arrested-occupy-los-angeles-50-philly-134737674.html the original].</ref> Urban theorist [[David Harvey (geographer)|David Harvey]] meets with Occupiers at a teach-in at the University of Pennsylvania.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Finkel |first=Rachel |title=Occupy Philly joins OccupyPenn for CUNY speaker |url=https://www.thedp.com/article/2011/11/occupy_philly_joins_occupypenn_for_cuny_speaker |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116060343/https://www.thedp.com/article/2011/11/occupy_philly_joins_occupypenn_for_cuny_speaker |archive-date=16 November 2018 |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=www.thedp.com |language=en-us}}</ref>


===2012===
===2012===
*April 2012 the 31 Occupy Philadelphia protesters arrested after the eviction of their City Hall encampment were acquitted on all charges.<ref>[http://hosted2.ap.org/PASCR/a9680d76eb6b41b1aeef10e7559dc261/Article_2012-04-26-Occupy%20Philadelphia/id-6d42a06fcd594678bdeac39faba46ed5 'Occupy Philly' protesters acquitted on all counts] Apr. 26, 2012</ref>
*April 2012 - protesters arrested after the eviction of their City Hall encampment were acquitted on all charges.<ref>[http://hosted2.ap.org/PASCR/a9680d76eb6b41b1aeef10e7559dc261/Article_2012-04-26-Occupy%20Philadelphia/id-6d42a06fcd594678bdeac39faba46ed5 'Occupy Philly' protesters acquitted on all counts] Apr. 26, 2012</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Wealth inequality in the United States]]
* [[Wealth inequality in the United States]]
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==References==
==References==
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* Brown, Catherine (October 13, 2011.) [http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Occupy-Philadelphia-Takes-a-Stand-Against-Corporate-Greed-131264839.html "Occupy Philly Takes a Stand Against "Corporate Greed"."] [http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com NBC Philadelphia]. Accessed October 2011.
* Brown, Catherine (October 13, 2011.) [http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Occupy-Philadelphia-Takes-a-Stand-Against-Corporate-Greed-131264839.html "Occupy Philly Takes a Stand Against "Corporate Greed"."] [http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com NBC Philadelphia]. Accessed October 2011.
* Brown, Catherine; Stamm, Dan (October 13, 2011.) [http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Occupy-Philly-Police-Costs-are-Adding-Up-131547103.html "Occupy Philly Is Costing Taxpayers: Mayor."] [http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com NBC Philadelphia]. Accessed October 2011.
* Brown, Catherine; Stamm, Dan (October 13, 2011.) [http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Occupy-Philly-Police-Costs-are-Adding-Up-131547103.html "Occupy Philly Is Costing Taxpayers: Mayor."] [http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com NBC Philadelphia]. Accessed October 2011.
* Scott, Katherine (November 13, 2011.) [http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/crime&id=8429956 "Man arrested in Occupy Philly sexual assault"] [http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi 6 ABC Philadelphia]. Accessed November 2011.
* Scott, Katherine (November 13, 2011.) [https://6abc.com/archive/8429956/ "Man arrested in Occupy Philly sexual assault"] [https://web.archive.org/web/20010124054800/http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/ 6 ABC Philadelphia]. Accessed November 2011.


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://library.temple.edu/scrc/occupy-philadelphia-records Occupy Philadelphia records]
* [http://library.temple.edu/scrc/occupy-philadelphia-records Occupy Philadelphia records]
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/occupyphiladelphia Occupy Philadelphia on Flickr]
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/occupyphiladelphia Occupy Philadelphia on Flickr]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/xjphoto/sets/72157627848881064/with/6224401915/ Photos of Occupy Philadelphia]{{spaced ndash}}Flickr
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/xjphoto/sets/72157627848881064/with/6224401915/ Photos of Occupy Philadelphia]{{spaced ndash}}Flickr
* [http://viewpointmag.com/who-threw-the-can-of-green-paint/ Who Threw the Can of Green Paint?] The First Two Weeks of Occupy Philadelphia. An account of the formation of Occupy Philadelphia, written by a participant for ''Viewpoint Magazine''
* [http://viewpointmag.com/who-threw-the-can-of-green-paint/ Who Threw the Can of Green Paint?] The First Two Weeks of Occupy Philadelphia. An account of the formation of Occupy Philadelphia, written by a participant for ''Viewpoint Magazine''


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Latest revision as of 22:17, 9 August 2024

Occupy Philadelphia
Part of the Occupy movement
Image from Occupy Philadelphia 2011
Date6 October 2011 – Ongoing
(13 years, 73 days)
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Caused byEconomic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia.
MethodsDemonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters
StatusWon
Arrests and injuries
Injuries3 taken to the hospital
Many did not seek medical treatment[citation needed]
Arrested93

Occupy Philadelphia was a collaboration that included nonviolent protests and demonstrations with an aim to overcome economic inequality,[1] corporate greed and the influence of corporations and lobbyists on government. The protest took place at Thomas Paine Plaza, which is adjacent to Philadelphia's City Hall.[2]

As of June 2012, Occupy Philadelphia had continued to engage in organized meetings, events and actions.[3]

Chronology of events

[edit]

2011

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Older couple at Liberty Bell, with a message: "Plutocracy is not Democracy" on October 8
  • September 29 - The first general assembly occurred at Arch Street Methodist United Church.
  • October 4 - The second general assembly attracted 800–1000 people and occurred at Arch Street Methodist United Church[4] The Occupy Philadelphia web site was launched.
  • October 6 - The first camp out associated with the protest occurred.[5] The occupation began with a march[6]
  • October 8 - Occupy Philadelphia marched with Matt Milly to the Liberty Bell.[7]
  • October 15 - Quakers support Occupy Philadelphia.[8]
  • October 20 - Occupy Philadelphia continues. An unofficial count of tents in Dilworth Plaza totaled 304.[9] Protesters were informed about upcoming scheduled renovations for Dilworth Plaza (for the construction of Dilworth Park, which has since been completed), and city officials have been conferring with protesters about relocating the protest to another location.[9][10]
  • October 21 - Occupy Philadelphia gathered at the University of Pennsylvania to confront Eric Cantor, the Republican House Majority Leader who has been highly critical of the Occupy movement protests. Cantor decided to cancel his lecture.[11] The incident was called Occupy Eric Cantor.[12][13]
  • October 23 - Rock band Portugal. The Man play an acoustic set of songs to support the Occupy movement.[14] Fifteen members of Occupy Philadelphia were arrested for blocking traffic near the police administration building.[15]
  • October 27 - Occupy Philadelphia encampment reaches 23rd day, remaining one of the most peaceful "occupy" protests.[16]
  • October 28 - Angela Davis speaks at Occupy Philadelphia following an appearance at the University of Pennsylvania.[17]
  • November 2 - Ten protesters were arrested at the headquarters of cable company Comcast. One protester said she was protesting Comcast because their headquarters was not blighted like other buildings in the neighborhood.[18]
  • November 4 - One hundred protesters from the Occupy movement marched from Dilworth Plaza to the Rittenhouse hotel to chant, "Hey Romney, picture this, no more greedy politics." Mitt Romney managed to side-step the group to attend the fundraiser that was staged on his behalf. The fundraiser's price tag was $10,000 per plate. No arrests or injuries were reported.[19]
  • November 8 - Frances Fox Piven gave a speech at Occupy Philadelphia following an appearance at Temple University.[20]
  • November 13 - Rev. Jesse Jackson makes an unannounced appearance and gives a brief speech.[21]
  • November 15 - Estimated date of the start of the construction project on Dilworth Plaza. The city wants the occupation to move from the plaza.
  • November 18 - 10 arrested at a Wells Fargo sit-in.[22]
  • November 30 - Police evict the protesters from Dilworth Plaza beginning at 1:20 AM, 52 people are arrested.[23] Urban theorist David Harvey meets with Occupiers at a teach-in at the University of Pennsylvania.[24]

2012

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  • April 2012 - protesters arrested after the eviction of their City Hall encampment were acquitted on all charges.[25]

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References

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  1. ^ "Study: Rich get a lot richer, outpace middle class says Matt Milly". Action News. Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  2. ^ "'Occupy Philadelphia' joins 'Occupy Wall Street' effort". Metro. Archived from the original on 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  3. ^ "Occupy Philly: Events". Occupy Philly. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
  4. ^ "Occupy Philly generates mixed opinions". The Temple News. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  5. ^ "Occupy Philadelphia - City Hall - October 6". ActivismNetwork.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. ^ "Quakers are well situated to assist 'Occupy'". Philly.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  9. ^ a b Nguyen, Quan (October 20, 2011.) "'Occupy Philadelphia' keeps growing as move looms." Philly.com (News). Accessed October 2011.
  10. ^ "It Is Day Ten Of Occupy Philadelphia". CBS Philly Local. 15 October 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  11. ^ "Protesters storm campus after Cantor cancels visit". The Daily Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  12. ^ Eric Cantor Cancels Philly Appearance Targeted by Occupy Protesters | NBC4 Washington
  13. ^ DAILY GRINDER: Are You Ready to Occupy Eric Cantor? | PhillyNow | A blog about Philadelphia news, politics and culture by Philadelphia Weekly
  14. ^ "Portugal. The Man played at Occupy Philly (photos, videos, setlist), then later at the TLA (setlist)". The Swollen Fox: A Philadelphia Music Blog. 2011-10-24. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
  15. ^ "Daily Occupation Report: Monday, October 24th". Infoshop News. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  16. ^ "Occupy Philadelphia protesting in peace". Philly.com. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  17. ^ Angela Davis: Power to the Imagination, The Huffington Post, November 1, 2011
  18. ^ "10 'Occupy Philly' Protesters Arrested After March On Comcast Center - CBS Philadelphia". CBS News. 2023-04-02. Archived from the original on 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  19. ^ "Occupy vs. Romney". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
  20. ^ Frances Fox Piven Says Occupiers Need to Do, Campus Progress, November 9, 2011
  21. ^ "Jesse Jackson at Occupy Philly". Philly.com. Archived from the original on 17 November 2011.
  22. ^ Nguyen, Quan (2011-11-18). "Occupy Philadelphia confronts Wells Fargo". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  23. ^ 200+ arrested at Occupy Los Angeles, 50 in Philly Archived from the original.
  24. ^ Finkel, Rachel. "Occupy Philly joins OccupyPenn for CUNY speaker". www.thedp.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  25. ^ 'Occupy Philly' protesters acquitted on all counts Apr. 26, 2012

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