Topic: Latino Community

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly. see AMA Supercross at The Linc, help Mural Arts at Community Paint Day, Dine Latino all week, attend a Free Library Author Series event, the One Book One Philadelphia launch, and more
By Christina Griffith
Finding Home at Tio Pepe
Unhurried and authentic, a Portuguese restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia has only gotten more popular as the population who inspired it dwindles
By Emilia Maia
Whose Economic Plan is Best for Latinos?
Latino voters are among the most important voting bloc in one of the most important states this year — and they are most concerned with their financial future. Here’s how Trump’s and Harris’s plans may affect them
By Cristian Salazar
La Guía de Votantes de The Philadelphia Citizen
Conozca a los candidatos principales, desde senadores de EE. UU. hasta fiscales generales.
By Lauren McCutcheon
Improving Economic Health, Generation to Generation
The 40-something year-old Norris Square-based nonprofit Xiente takes a new, all-ages approach to tackling poverty among some of Philadelphia’s poorest residents
By Courtney DuChene
Help Philly’s Hispanic Kids Move Forward
A new report by Children First highlights the ways Hispanic children in Philly are beating the odds — and where they need more support
By Nelida Sepulveda
Is the Latino Vote in Play in PA?
In The Coming Latino Century, author Mike Madrid says Democrats and Republicans both take the increasingly influential voting bloc for granted at their peril
By John Hinshaw
Recognition Now
The Berman Museum opens an exhibition of Mexican photographer Enrique Bostelmann with a mission to include more people in fine art, and help ensure art’s survival
By Sarah Jordan
Bridging the Salud Mental Gap
A new cohort of Spanish-speaking peer mental health specialists is ready to provide real-time support for the Philadelphia population who most needs it
By Rosamelia Sanchez Lara
Sarahi Franco-Morales
The South Philly native has helped feed hundreds of families, translated at City Council meetings, advocated for fair housing and employment, and tutored kids to read. And she’s only 18
By Jessica Blatt Press