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Hunting Park: First Haunted Hayride Brings Together Community And Police

November 7, 2018 Greta Anderson 0

The 25th Philadelphia Police District and Hunting Park United (HPU) partnered to host the first Haunted Hayride event on Oct. 30 in Hunting Park. The Halloween event, created by Ryan Barksdale and Albert Cruz, the [continue reading…]

Education

Latinx: Julia Rivera And Congreso Focus Mission For Latin Americans In Philadelphia

July 10, 2018 Grace Shallow 0

The nonprofit Congreso de Latinos Unidos serves Philadelphia’s Latino population and offers more than 50 programs, like health insurance education and enrollment sessions, support for seniors living independently and work readiness. Congreso doesn’t have any services [continue reading…]

5th Street

Fairhill: Promoting Latino Culture and Resources Through Community Events

October 16, 2014 0

El Centro de Oro, the golden center, fosters Latino dance, music and culture in Fairhill, while also bringing light to an abundance of resources available in the community. This has been showcased since 1979 at [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Latino Philadelphia: Five Things You Didn’t Know

June 6, 2014 0

The Latino population in our area is rich in diversity and culture. There are many local high-profile Hispanic trends and restaurants. Here are five things which you may not know about. The Mexican Consulate Works [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Congreso Partners with Comcast to Beautify the Community

June 6, 2014 0

The Latino community was out in full force for Comcast Cares Day at Congreso’s headquarters at 215 West Somerset St. in eastern North Philadelphia. The partnership between Comcast and Congreso had volunteers show up as [continue reading…]

Economy

Fairhill: Latino Organizations Band Together for Change

May 5, 2014 0

Take a trip up 5th Street between Cumberland Street and Allegheny Avenue and you’ll be transported to Fairhill, a district distinct from any other neighborhood in the city. Puerto Rican flags adorn almost every conceivable surface, [continue reading…]

Economy

Al Dia: Five Places You Should Know

February 24, 2014 0

“Welcome to the center of gold” as the mural reads, or in this case the heart of Philadelphia’s Fairhill section, located at the intersection of 5th Street and Lehigh Avenue. Fairhill has the highest concentration [continue reading…]

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Al Dia: Philadelphia Health Centers Offer Services to the Latino Community

March 21, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/38749583] Multiple health centers offer a variety of care to Latino communities across Philadelphia literally tending to the body, mind and soul. These organizations offer their services in both Spanish and English. Further, these organizations [continue reading…]

Fairhill

Fairhill: Congreso Gives 35 Years of Service to Latinos

February 21, 2012 1

https://vimeo.com/37079659] Congreso de Latinos Unidos, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services to the local community, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Described by Cynthia Figueroa, the president and CEO, as a multiservice organization with Latino [continue reading…]

Economy

Fairhill: Congreso and AARP Hold Financial Literacy Town Hall

November 16, 2011 0

This past Saturday, Fairhill residents filed onto Congreso’s ground floor to learn the basics of how to properly manage their finances. A financial literacy town hall was hosted by Congreso de Latinos Unidos and AARP [continue reading…]

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