Culture

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…]

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…]

Sahbyy Food’s menu features, in the words of the creators, a ‘modern’ take on Cambodian street food. Neither of the two creators had worked in the culinary industry, but they shared a strong, familiar bond with food. [continue reading…]

The Caribbean Community in Philadelphia shared their culture through music and food on June 25. [continue reading…]

Vendors from Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey sell their produce at the Headhouse Farmers Market. [continue reading…]

What started as a two-person weekly exercise routine at a local park blossomed into an almost 200-person expression of cross-cultural understanding in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. “Exercise in the Park,” as locals refer to [continue reading…]

Keith Xiao is the owner of F & L Minimart on Frankford Avenue in Mayfair. He is also one of seven founders and, now, executive director of the Northeast Philadelphia Development Corporation, an organization that [continue reading…]

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 [continue reading…]