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Germantown

Germantown: One Refugee Family’s Experience Avoiding Deportation

December 20, 2018 Kira Runk

This past August, Oneita and Clive Thompson (pictured above) received a phone call telling them something they never could have imagined: they were being deported. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer left Clive Thompson

Immigration

Germantown: One Refugee Family’s Experience Avoiding Deportation

December 20, 2018 Kira Runk

This past August, Oneita and Clive Thompson (pictured above) received a phone call telling them something they never could have imagined: they were being deported. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer left Clive Thompson

Crime

Immigration: The History Of ICE And The Controversy

September 13, 2018 Means George

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, has recently found itself at the center of national discussions surrounding immigration policy. Locally, Philadelphia’s ICE Field Office, which is the most aggressive in

Featured Stories

Immigration: NSC Board Member Michele Hangley Discusses NSC Services, Refugees And ICE

September 12, 2018 Dylan Long

Michele Hangley is a lawyer and a litigation shareholder at the law firm Hangley Aronchick. She is also a board member at the Nationalities Service Center, a local organization which provides various services to immigrants and refugees

Chinatown

Immigration: Councilwoman Helen Gym Calls For Reform, Reflects On City’s Progress

September 5, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

As the daughter of immigrants, Councilwoman Helen Gym has dedicated much of her time in public service as an at-large member of Philadelphia City Council to advocating for the city’s immigrant and refugee communities. Gym

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Immigration: VietLead Pushes Back Against Federal Government Policies And Practices

July 11, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

Nancy Dung Nguyen has made her career in social justice work, focusing originally on domestic violence issues and youth organizing. Now, she uses her advocacy skills to help her own community as the executive director

Chinatown

Immigration: Grassroots Asians Rising Protest Through Illumination Art

July 8, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

On Saturday night, Asian-American activists and organizers gathered in the parking lot of the Chinese Christian Church and Center on the corner of Vine and 11th streets to protest current immigration policies as part of

Center City

City Politics: New Sanctuary Movement Responds To ICE “Safe City” Raids With Prayer

October 31, 2017 Caitlyn Heter

New Sanctuary Movement, an interfaith immigrant justice organization, held a prayer vigil and Sukkot ritual outside of the Philadelphia offices of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday, October 5, in response to what

Center City

Activism: Philadelphia’s Wavering Sanctuary City Status

May 9, 2017 Shannon Hurley

Full of culture and immigrants from around the world, Philadelphia is one of many jurisdictions that serves as a refuge for both documented and undocumented immigrants. In 2017, the United States and much of the

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Activities to Stay Fit During the Winter

February 24, 2015

With the winter season in full effect, finding activities in the city to stay in shape might seem a little difficult. For those looking do something other than working out at the gym, here are

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