Occupy Philly, Day 3: March to Liberty Bell planned

    Participants of Occupy Philly plan to march from City Hall to the Liberty Bell in Old City today on the group’s third day of protests.

    Fox 29 reports the “Let Freedom Ring” march will start from Dilworth Plaza at 2:30 p.m. and end at the Liberty Bell site on Independence Mall.

    According to Fox 29, the numbers of Occupy Philly protesters are expected to grow, as many have planned to join the group over the weekend.

    So far, protests in Philadelphia have been peaceful, with a crowd size reported to be as large as 700 people since Thursday.

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