Education
Latine: How Special Education for Latine Children Varies Between Neighborhoods
As Latine children fall behind in school, the quality for special education services changes between different areas. [continue reading…]
Immigration
Immigration
Culture: Celebrating Faith and Community in Philadelphia’s Filipino Diaspora
As a central figure in Philadelphia’s Filipino community, the president of the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia fosters unity through cultural preservation and faith. From serving in the Filipino American Choir at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church to organizing events that celebrate Filipino heritage, he works to create a welcoming space where tradition and spirituality thrive. His efforts continue to build connections among Filipino Americans, ensuring that both cultural and religious practices are kept alive in the heart of the city. [continue reading…]
Immigration
Culture: Embracing Filipino Heritage Through Music and Faith at St. Augustine
At Philadelphia’s St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, a thriving Filipino community brings its rich cultural history through traditional prayers and festivities. As a designated shrine for Santo Niño de Cebú, the church holds weekly masses with hymns sung in Tagalog. It also hosts numerous cultural and social events for the Filipino community. St. Augustine serves as a cornerstone for both spiritual and cultural expression. The church is a testament that brings together faith and culture as the Filipino community in Philadelphia continues to flourish. [continue reading…]
Food
Culture: Caribbeans Celebrate Heritage at Reading Terminal Market Event
The Caribbean Community in Philadelphia shared their culture through music and food on June 25. [continue reading…]
Government
South Philadelphia: Juntos Greets Latinx Immigrants with Community and Resources
Juntos is a community based organization that works to help Latinx immigrants with any issues they might run into here in Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
City Hall
Immigration: Office of Immigrant Affairs Works With Refugee and Immigrant Population
Amy Eusebio holds a background in social work and has utilized that experience to go into helping immigrants that need assistance with getting immersed/adjusted to the United States, and more specifically Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Wharton: Authentic Mexican Restaurant an Immigrant Family Affair
The Cortez family opened up a Mexican restaurant that sells authentic Birria Tacos after immigrating from Guatemala back in 2013. They worked hard to sustain the business amidst a global pandemic, while providing the public with high quality Mexican food. [continue reading…]
Immigration
Social Issues: Organizations Team Up to Welcome Afghan Refugees to the City
Story by Adeena Syed As more Afghan refugees come to the city of Philadelphia in the wake of the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Philadelphia chapter of the Council of American Islamic Relations has [continue reading…]
Business
Business: The Welcoming Center Launches Engaging Immigrant Talent Toolkit
As businesses look to fill open jobs coming out of the pandemic, a new toolkit offers practical advice for hiring and keeping immigrant workers. [continue reading…]
Health
Immigration: The Work of Social Services in Philadelphia’s Caribbean Community
Lamya Broussard offers her insight and opinion on helping Philadelphia’s Caribbean community through difficult times. [continue reading…]