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Arts and Entertainment

Latino Philadelphia: Five Things You Didn’t Know

June 6, 2014

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

Arts and Entertainment

Latino Philadelphia: 5 People Making a Difference

May 16, 2014 Neil D. Ortiz

Father Bruce Lewandowski (above), Vicar for Cultural Ministries, Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the past three years Father Bruce Lewandowski has overseen the Office for Hispanic Catholics as the Vicar for Cultural Ministries at the Archdiocese

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Penn’s Landing: Mexican Independence Day Festival

September 19, 2011

https://vimeo.com/29228493] Wind from the Delaware River whipped through crowds of people, some dressed in traditional Mexican garb while others simply wore jeans and T-shirts.  The breeze flowed through tents and stands filled with crafts, jewelry

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