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

Guest Commentary: 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

Guest Commentary: 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

Citizen of the Year Awards: 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

What We Don’t Know About Small Businesses

We can’t solve a problem we haven’t defined. That’s why Drexel’s Metro Finance Head is calling for federal, state and local changes to how we gather data

By Bruce Katz, Milena Dovali and Anne Bovaird Nevins