The faces of Occupy Philadelphia

Who are the 99%, exactly? Since October 6, numerous people have occupied the space outside of Philadelphia City Hall. This is an attempt to collect and share as many of their stories as possible. It will be a constant work in progress.

Alex Demshock, 23

Philadelphia

Administrator at a school for pushed out youth

“I can’t convince them all to come out here, but I’m here on their behalf. At the end of the day I know this is all for them”

Brittan Auletto, 29,

Philadelphia

Former English student. Now Therapy M.A. student

She just happened to run into Occupy Philly on the way from the subway

Patrick McCloskey, 30

Philadelphia resident. English Lit teacher at a community college in Delaware County.

“I woke up this morning and didn’t remember it was Saturday. I’ve been out here for awhile. This is going on the third week I guess.”

Zandra Price, 76

Lives in Philadelphia. Activist during the 60s.

Retired Librarian

Sara McCaffrey, 31

Former bookseller. Unemployed for several months.

Originally from Philadelphia. Now lives in Detroit.

Harvey Lockridge

Has had a home to live in for six years between 1994 and 2011. Currently homeless.

Lives in Philadelphia

Sharon Parker

Laid off two years before retirement.

Occupy Wall Street/Philadelphia is a throwback to movements during the 60s

Rocky Vittucci

New Jersey

Unemployed Mechanic

“I wish I had my own sign that said ‘All companies suck - even Pep Boys’”

Dan McGurl

First year at Albright College studying Environmental Studies and Pre-law

Narcissa Weatherbee

Philadelphia

Art Student/Looking for work/Volunteers at a senior center

“I’m here to say that it’s not okay”