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Chinatown

Chinatown: An Educational Anchor in The Community

October 22, 2014

Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School is an anchor in the North Chinatown/ Loft District. The school, which is located on Callowhill Street near 10th, has helped to establish the area as a neighborhood and strengthens the identity

Crime

South Philadelphia: More U-Visa Awareness for Immigrant Crime Victims

July 15, 2014

South Philadelphia is historically notorious for being the home of the city’s Italian mafia. But while the mob’s presence has quelled in the recent years, crime is still a prevalent issue in the community, especially

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: World Cup Soccer Unites Ninth Street’s Thriving Latino Community

June 30, 2014

Latino pride is especially strong this summer in South Philadelphia, with this year’s FIFA World Cup being the talk of the neighborhood and capturing the attention of many locals, including the city’s growing Hispanic contingent. The global soccer tournament,

Education

South Philadelphia: Motivating Students From Immigrant Families

June 25, 2014

On any given weekday afternoon, there are elementary school students completing their homework with the help of tutors and volunteers at the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia’s after school program. The room bursts with youthful

Featured Stories

Spruce Hill: African Immigrants Struggle to Navigate City’s Healthcare System

December 2, 2013

An immigration boom in 2000 helped turn the Baltimore Avenue corridor into a hub for African businesses. Spruce Hill has dozens of restaurants while Woodland and Chester avenues are peppered with African and Caribbean grocery

Featured Stories

Al Día: Philadelphia Nonprofit Helps the Latino Immigrant Community

March 28, 2013

[vimeo 62800136] A large crowd recently gathered for a rally at Love Park in support of immigration reform. Several organizations including Juntos were involved with the event. One of the key speakers was Miguel Andrade. He

Economy

South Philadelphia: United Communities Enriches Lives of Local Residents

February 23, 2012

As Eugene Wilson fumbled with his latest energy bill and a wade of crumpled dollar bills at the front desk of United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia, he smiled and chatted cheerfully with the receptionist. “They

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