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Immigration: Carol Agia And Marco Circelli Discuss History Of Italian Immigration In Philadelphia

July 13, 2018 Laura Smythe 0

Like many Italian-Americans in Philadelphia, Carol Agia’s grandparents came to Philadelphia around the turn of the 20th century. One of her grandfathers immigrated in 1896 at the age of seven, while the other arrived in [continue reading…]

Mifflin Square: Keith Mui Helps Make Room For All In Mifflin Square Park Renovation

July 5, 2018 Laura Smythe 0

Since November 2016, SEAMAAC has partnered with other organizations that work with Philadelphia’s immigrant and refugee populations to rebuild Mifflin Square Park, located in South Philadelphia at Sixth and Wolf streets. In collaboration with organizations [continue reading…]