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A protestor affiliated with Occupy Wall Street holds a sign fashioned as a birthday cake on September 17, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Opinion: Occupy Wall Street’s First Anniversary

Occupy Wall Street made the world aware of Wall Street’s nearly-obscene inequities. But, unfortunately, that has been about it. How much has really changed because of the 12-month-old movement?

2012/09/17

Occupy members sleep outside the Wells Fargo building on Old City during the National Gathering. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

Familiar Sight, Occupiers Camp Throughout Philadelphia For National Gathering

Members say caravans brought people in from all over the country, meeting here in Philadelphia with the goal of coming up with a document to outline the group’s future actions.

2012/07/03

Stigall Show Log 7.3.12

Chris details the saving of the Sunoco refinery by a private equity firm. He talks to Mark Erlbaum about a video project on the meaning of life, Head of the PA GOP Mike Barley, Congressman Pat Meehan about the latest in the Fast and Furious investigation, and Conservative Blogger Pamela Geller.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/07/03

Montco Man Who Took Part in ‘Occupy Philly’ Sets Sight on Schwartz’s Congressional Seat

Nathan Kleinman, 29, is believed to be the first member of the “Occupy” movement to announce his intention to run for US Congress.

2012/02/21

Raymond Lewis, retired Philadelphia police captain, speaks with protesters in Zuccotti Park on November 15, 2011 in New York City. (credit: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Retired Philly Police Captain Arrested In NY ‘Occupy Wall Street’ Rally Warned

A retired Philadelphia police captain arrested in uniform during Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City is getting a warning from police and union officials.

2011/12/08

Expert: Organization, Message Next Challenge For Occupy

The challenge for the fledgling movement is to consolidate its message and grow.

2011/12/05

Philadelphia police evicted “Occupy Philadelphia” in the early morning hours of November 30, 2011. After being evicted, protesters marched throughout Center City.

Mayor Nutter: Dilworth Plaza Occupation Is Over

“The Occupation of City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza is now over,” Mayor Nutter says. Philadelphia Police successfully evicted Occupy Philadelphia protesters overnight to make way for a long-planned construction project.

2011/11/30

Protesters locked arm-in-arm on Dilworth Plaza, before marching through Center City. (Credit: John McDevitt)

Police Evict Occupy Philadelphia; Protesters March Through Center City

More than 60 hours after the deadline for them to get out of Dilworth Plaza, Philadelphia police moved in early Wednesday morning and cleared the Occupy Philadelphia tent city.

2011/11/30

(police shut down 'Occupy Philadelphia' encampment) (credit: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)

Post-Occupy Dilworth Plaza Cleanup Begins

Sanitation workers are cleaning up Dilworth Plaza, the former home of Occupy Philadelphia.

2011/11/30

Occupy Philly campers are taking in Thanksgiving donations at the food tent. (Credit: John McDevitt)

Occupy Philly Calls For Thanksgiving Donations

Occupy Philadelphia is in need of donations for Thanksgiving meals.

2011/11/24

A crane is parked outside City Hall, near the Occupy Philadelphia camp. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

City Working Around ‘Occupy Philly’ Encampment As Relocation Hangs

This morning, Capt. William Fisher of the Philadelphia Police Department’s civil affairs unit went tent-to-tent in a small section of the Occupy Philadelphia encampment, telling people they need to stay out of their tents until at least 4pm.

2011/11/21

Protesters Disrupt State Hearing To Reconfigure Pennsylvania House And Senate Districts

Protesters shouting Occupy Wall Street slogans delayed and disrupted a Friday hearing on a plan to reconfigure state House and Senate districts in Pennsylvania.

2011/11/19

Occupy Wall Street protesters have a special day planned to celebrate the two month anniversary of their movement. (credit: Spencer Platt)

Protests Planned To Mark Two Month Anniversary Of Occupy Movement

Members of the “occupy” movements across the country are planning a day of protests to mark two months since Occupy Wall Street first started. In Philadelphia, time may be running out.

2011/11/17

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

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

The tunnel underneath Dilworth Hall, near the Occupy Philly camp, is full of litter. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

Commuters Fed Up With Occupy Philly

Commuters, who have to walk past the Occupy tents every day, say they’re tired of the camp. Some say they’re concerned about safety, others say they don’t like the smell.

2011/11/14