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Featured Stories

Immigration: Sundrop Carter And The Energy Of The Philadelphia Activist Community

July 31, 2018Means George

Sundrop Carter of the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition recently celebrated her five year anniversary with the organization. Now in her third year as the executive director, she enjoys working to infuse the collective thinking

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Immigration Law: Joe Gordon Explains The Ups And Downs And Political Shifts

July 12, 2018Means George

Joe Gordon has been an immigration lawyer since 2012. His office may be based in North Philadelphia at 4719 N. Broad St., but his work takes him throughout the city and the effects are felt

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Immigration: The Polish Provide Philadelphia With History

July 9, 2018Means George

Poland’s presence may have even preceded Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Newfoundland with the navigation of the mysterious John Scolvus, sometimes referred to as John of Kolno. While a lack of records make this a

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