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Immigration

Politics: Working to Ease Language Barrier for Immigrants

May 1, 2018 Bourgeois Zachary

As part of its status of a sanctuary city, Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is a resource that develops programs and policies that attempt to provide opportunity and access to services to immigrant communities. Orlando Almonte works

Center City

Politics: Women Leading Charge on Reentry in Philadelphia

May 1, 2018 Montague Jaya

Ask Sisters Returning Home founder Peggy Sims (below) why women are the leaders in reentry in the city and she will say that it’s because they believe in their fights. And often those fights are for

Government

Politics: Philadelphia Protestant Home Residents Helping Encourage Statewide Change

April 30, 2018 Bourgeois Zachary

Since 1890, the Philadelphia Protestant Home has been welcoming residents into its doors as a non-profit senior living community tucked in Northeast Philadelphia. The facility currently holds more than 600 residents ranging from different levels

Robert Listenbee speaking at the District Attorney's Office during his appointment as the First Assistant to the DA.
Center City

City Hall: Former Obama Administration Employee Brings Leadership Skills to District Attorney’s Office

April 24, 2018 Ampeloquio Austin

Robert Listenbee was lucky to have two supportive moms while growing up in the projects of Michigan. He had his biological mother, who was African American, and his “white mom,” a woman by the name

Politics

Center City: Veganism and Vegetarian Take Over One Menu At a Time

April 22, 2018 Richards Nadege

Just a few years ago, vegetarian and vegan food options in Philadelphia were mostly found in the grocery store aisles. But over the past few years, the city has seen an explosion of new restaurant

Old City

Old City: 5 Ways Philadelphia Impacted American History

April 21, 2018 Richards Nadege

Philadelphia can be considered the birthplace of American politics. Although Philadelphia held a strong influence over the formation of the United States, politics in the city today remain detached from influencing the national political scene. To

Allegheny

Politics: Cindy Bass Gives The Community A Voice

April 16, 2018 Reed Margo

Logan residents feel they have been kept in the shadows for decades by their council people, but City Councilwoman Cindy Bass is finally giving them a voice. “We’ve been promised that our issues are going to

Center City

Politics: TAP’s Impact on Foster Care Parents in the City

April 4, 2018 Montague Jaya

Already parents of one son, Phyllis and Derek Stevens wanted to grow their family. The couple had space in their hearts and their home for more children, so they became foster parents. Like other new

Center City

Politics: Advocacy Lawyer Fights For Those In And Exiting Foster Care

March 20, 2018 Montague Jaya

Jean Strout always wanted to work with children. A Maine native, Strout became a communications fellow for the Community Partnership School through Philly Fellows after graduating from Swarthmore College. After returning to Philadelphia from Harvard

Arts and Entertainment

Chinatown North: Asian Arts Initiative Encourages Protest Through Art

March 13, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

Aram Han Sifuentes still remembers the first protest banner she made — the words “Dump Trump” sit emblazoned atop a teal fabric playfully covered in pugs. The fiber artist said she always has extra fabric

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