
Immigration
Philly is the first city in the U.S. to ban medical deportations. Here’s what that means
The new law provides guidelines for how hospitals should treat immigrant patients and gives immigrants more say.
1 year ago
Listen 0:48Senate border security talks grind on as Trump invokes Nazi-era ‘blood’ rhetoric against immigrants
“They’re poisoning the blood of our country,” Trump said about the record numbers of immigrants coming to the U.S. without immediate legal status.
1 year ago
In a 14-1 vote, Philadelphia becomes first city to deem ‘medical deportation’ unlawful
After a three-year campaign, immigrant advocates are one step closer to banning the practice of medical deportation.
1 year ago
WURD’s ‘Radio XALAAT’ gives Philly’s African diaspora ‘a home on the radio dial’
A weekly radio program has served Philadelphia’s African diaspora for decades. As ‘Africatown’ comes into force, Radio XALAAT’s host looks back.
1 year ago
Listen 1:27Philly immigrant groups accuse federal officials of preying on people passing through courthouse
The group says immigration officials are lurking inside and outside the courts to catch undocumented immigrants and hold them.
1 year ago
Besides serving as a place to gather and celebrate festivals and community events, the center will also be home to the Tibetan Sunday school.
1 year ago
Cavalcante Update, The Immigration Crisis, Why is Everybody Using Subtitles?
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy rejected a proposal to house asylum seekers at Atlantic City Airport. We'll talk abut the national immigration crisis. Plus, why we're so into subtitles.
Air Date: September 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 46:39Ukrainian artist Oksana Pivush’s passion for jewelry making will be on display among hundreds of other artists this weekend.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14Immigrant rights groups are upset over the language politicians used at the press conference Friday.
2 years ago
South Jersey leaders oppose proposal to shelter migrants at Atlantic City International Airport
The federally-owned facility is one of 11 sites suggested to New York City Mayor Eric Adams to send migrants, according to a news report.
2 years ago
Ukrainian refugees in Philly step into the light to have their portraits painted
Dozens of artists at Studio Incamminati painted people displaced by the war in Ukraine. Sale of the portraits will directly support the families.
2 years ago
Listen 1:17I-95 Refill and Repave, Net Zero, Jane Wong’s “Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City”
Net zero by 2050 is the national goal. Can we achieve this? And what needs to change to stay on track? Also, we talk to the engineer who helped to refill I-95.
Air Date: June 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:12Cocktail Tasting, High Prices at the Jersey Shore, World Refugee Day
A James Beard winning mixologist shares drinks. And, families are getting priced out of the Jersey Shore...why is it so expensive? We also celebrate World Refugee Day.
Air Date: June 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:14Delaware legislation to provide kids health care regardless of immigration status stymied
A bill to offer health care to income eligible kids and those who are pregnant regardless of immigration status is not moving forward.
2 years ago
‘You are welcome here’: Philly offers services to latest group of asylum seekers sent from Texas
The city is preparing for another wave of buses as more people are expected to cross the border when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
2 years ago