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(Occupy members from across the country gather at Franklin Square for Occupy National Gathering.) (credit: Kim Glovas)

26 People Arrested At Occupy National Gathering In Center City

Many Occupy activists were at Franklin Square on Monday for speeches and organizing activities, and some were just being released from police custody.

2012/07/02

(Nate Kleinman with Occupy Philly Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

National Occupy Movement Arrives On Independence Mall

The Occupy Movement from around the country is meeting in Philadelphia for the movement’s first national gathering.

2012/06/30

Stigall Show Log 4.17.12

Chris recounts his experience at the Mitt Romney/Tea Party event last night at the Franklin Institute. He details Newt Gingrich’s visit to the St. Louis Zoo and the end of Blue Dog Democrats. He also talks to Secretary of the Commonwealth, Carol Aichele, about the new Voter ID Law.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/04/17

Protesters: ‘Occupy Philadelphia’ Arrests Were Unnecessary

Protesters who spoke with Eyewitness News claim many of the 52 ‘Occupy Philadelphia’ protesters who were arrested Wednesday morning, were taken into custody unnecessarily.

2011/11/30

Another Day Of Post-Eviction Occupy Philly

Two days after the city’s deadline passed for Occupy Philly protestors to get out of Dilworth Plaza, the ranks have thinned but dozens of tents still remain with only a light police presence.

2011/11/29

Occupy Philly Protesters Arrested At Center City Bank Sit-In

Police have arrested about a dozen members of the Occupy Philadelphia movement who were protesting at a bank downtown.

2011/11/18

‘Occupy Philly’ Protesters’ Attempt To Move Camp Rebuffed By Police

The ‘Occupy Philly’ Protesters are attempting to move their camp from Dilworth Plaza outside of City Hall to Thomas Payne Plaza, which is outside of the Municipal Services Building.

2011/11/17

(A tent part of the Occupy Philly protests on Dilworth Plaza. Credit: Jim Melwert)

City Tells Philly Protesters To Leave Plaza

City officials have posted notices in the Occupy Philadelphia encampment, telling the protestors they must move from Dilworth Plaza, on the west side of City Hall.

2011/11/16

With Construction Project Looming, What’s Next For ‘Occupy Philly’?

Those involved with the Occupy Philly movement are still camping out in front of City Hall. But with a construction project scheduled for Dilworth Plaza, what will happen to the protesters?

2011/11/15

Police Probing Discovery Of Human Feces, Graffiti Near ‘Occupy Philly’ Tent City

Police are investigating the discovery of graffiti and human feces that was found near the “Occupy Philadelphia” protests.

2011/11/15

‘Occupy Philadelphia’ Stakes Out Independence Mall

Some members of the “Occupy Philadelphia” protest group have pitched a tent on federal ground, along Independence Mall, in clear view of tourists visiting the historic district.

2011/11/15

Occupy Philly Reacts To Occupy Wall Street Raid

The Occupy Philly protestors reacted to news of a raid on the original Occupy Wall Street camp in New York.

2011/11/15

(As seen through the plate glass facade of the Comcast Center, protesters sit on the floor of the cable giant's headquarters in center city Philadelphia. Credit: Mike Dunn)

10 ‘Occupy Philly’ Protesters Arrested After March On Comcast Center

Nine “Occupy Philly” protestors were arrested Wednesday afternoon after entering the Comcast Center and refusing to leave.

2011/11/02

(Occupy Philadelphia protestors are asking for donations to help them get through the cold weather. Credit: Tim Jimenez)

Occupy Philadelphia Weathers The Storm

Occupiers say they hunkered down during the snow and freezing rain, clearing the tarps and tents to keep them from collapsing. But, with the cold, the group is asking for donations of hats, scarves, coats and socks.

2011/10/31