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For restaurants, ‘the employment situation is catastrophic’
As of October, the region’s restaurants employed about 57,000 workers, a sharp drop from the more than 88,000 working in those establishments a year ago.
6 years ago
Billy Penn
Eagles give out $460k in social justice grants to Philly nonprofits
In the program’s third year, there were more applications than ever before.
6 years ago
Billy Penn
Free Library’s first-ever diversity officer is co-author of the famed ‘Brotherman’ comics
Dr. Guy A. Sims is a Philly native and Germantown High grad. His appointment follows staff organizing to fight discrimination at the institution.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy says scenario will improve if people take precautions
In sharing modeling used to follow the virus, the governor said a moderate-case scenario can be achieved by mask-wearing, distancing, 'using common sense.'
6 years ago
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How a young Boricua activista is building political power en Filadelfia
Philly Boricuas is a young organization seeking to build more power for Philadelphia’s growing Puerto Rican community.
6 years ago
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Cómo una joven activista puertorriqueña promueve el empoderamiento político en Filadelfia
Philly Boricuas es una organización joven que busca empoderar a la creciente comunidad puertorriqueña de Filadelfia.
6 years ago
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How a young Puerto Rican activist is building political power in Philadelphia
Philly Boricuas is a young organization seeking to build more power for Philadelphia’s growing Puerto Rican community.
6 years ago
Listen 4:26
Billy Penn
Pandemic dims but can’t deter South Philly’s ‘Miracle on 13th Street’ holiday lights
To residents, key parts of the 15-year tradition are missing, but decorations still shine bright.
6 years ago
Bilingual Version
El sueño de Luis: A South Philly soccer coach is unifying the neighborhood through fútbol
As a child growing up in Mexico, Luis Uribe dreamt of a future playing fútbol. Decades later in Philadelphia, he uses the game to connect to his community.
6 years ago
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Luis, un entrenador de fútbol que la ‘sacó del estadio’ en South Philly
Cuando era niño y crecía en México, Luis Uribe soñaba con un futuro jugando al fútbol. Décadas más tarde, en Filadelfia, usa el juego para conectarse con su comunidad.
6 years ago
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Fútbol dreams: A youth soccer coach connects South Philly through wins
As a child growing up in Mexico, Luis Uribe dreamt of a future playing fútbol. Decades later in Philadelphia, he uses the game to connect to his community.
6 years ago
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MOVE denounces city apology on the eve of its TV documentary premiere
The film, "40 Years a Prisoner," had its broadcast premiere on HBO on Tuesday evening and launches on HBO Max tonight.
6 years ago
Bilingual Version
The 10-mile SEPTA bus route que conecta las comunidades latinas de Filadelfia
Most of the city’s 241,425 Latinos live along the 47. The busy line serves as a “pulse” for community, says Rev. Adan Mairena, a Norris Square pastor.
6 years ago
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La ruta 47 de SEPTA, una ruta para pensar en los Latinos de la ciudad
La mayoría de los 241.425 latinos de la ciudad viven a lo largo de la ruta 47. La transitada línea sirve como una vena pulsante para la comunidad, dice el Rev. Adan Mairena
6 years ago
English Version
The 10-mile SEPTA bus route that connects Philadelphia’s Latino communities
Most of the city’s 241,425 Latinos live along the 47. The busy line serves as a “pulse” for community, says Rev. Adan Mairena, a Norris Square pastor.
6 years ago