Mapping Philly’s Latino communities: People and places to know along SEPTA’s 47 bus line
Visit the people and places that shape their neighborhoods and communities as told through PlanPhilly’s The 47: Historias along a bus route series.
3 years ago
Moving to North Philly from São Paulo taught me about Black and Latinx resilience
After moving from Brazil, Gabriela Watson-Burkett learned about Black and Latinx experiences in the U.S. from her neighbors in North Philadelphia.
3 years ago
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For this Philly lawyer, immigration law is more than a profession — it’s a calling
For lawyer Steven Larín, immigration is both global and personal. He helps families find refuge and asylum through his work at the Nationalities Service Center.
3 years ago
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Para este abogado, immigration law is more than a profession — es un llamado
For lawyer Steven Larín, immigration is both global and personal. He helps families find refuge and asylum through his work at the Nationalities Service Center.
3 years ago
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Para este abogado, la inmigración es algo más que una profesión; es un llamado
PEl abogado Steven Larín ayuda a las familias a encontrar refugio y asilo a través de su trabajo en Nationalities Service Center.
3 years ago
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Las comunidades latinas de Filadelfia reflejan el futuro de Estados Unidos
Las familias latinas, como portadores de la cultura que dan nueva vida a los vecindarios de Filadelfia, ofrecen un vistazo al futuro de los Estados Unidos.
4 years ago
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Philly’s growing Latino communities reflect America’s future
The Latino entrepreneurs, families and cultural-bearers breathing new life into Philly neighborhoods offer a glimpse into the future of the United States.
4 years ago
How Southeast Asian entrepreneurs create home on 7th Street
From secret food stalls to busy markets, South 7th Street is the place to find Southeast Asian delicacies and ingredients for cooking.
4 years ago
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El Carnaval de Puebla en Filadelfia este año será virtual. David Piña wants you to see the alegría
The Carnaval de Puebla tradition started by Philly’s Mexican community will live on this year with two concerts and celebration held April 25 on Facebook Live.
4 years ago
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La tradición del Carnaval de Puebla iniciada por la comunidad mexicana de Filadelfia se celebrará este año con dos conciertos en Facebook Live el 25 de abril.
4 years ago
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Philly’s Carnaval de Puebla is going virtual. David Piña wants you to see the joy
The Carnaval de Puebla tradition started by Philly’s Mexican community will live on this year with two concerts and celebration held April 25 on Facebook Live.
4 years ago
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From bachata to barber shop: La historia de un emprendedor en Filadelfia
Raymon Rincón owns two barber shops on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He is part of a strong community of business owners from the Dominican Republic.
4 years ago
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‘La Salsa’ de los emprendedores dominicanos en Filadelfia
Raymon Rincón es dueño de dos barbería en North Fifth Street en Filadelfia. Es parte de una comunidad de empresarios de la República Dominicana.
4 years ago
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How a bachata musician created the United Nations of barber shops in North Philly
Raymon Rincón owns two barber shops on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He is part of a strong community of business owners from the Dominican Republic.
4 years ago
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La Gua Gua 47: A salsa song compuesta por una latina poderosa, Alba Martínez
La Gua Gua 47— the 47 Bus —honors the summer day in 1985 when Martínez rode SEPTA to the heartbeat of Philadelphia’s caribeña community.
4 years ago
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