Celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Week in Philly
05/01/2018 - 11:27
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Sponsored by the Consulmex Filadelfia and the Mexican Cultural Center of Philadelphia, Mexican Week will take place May 1-7, with a range of cultural events and offerings.
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Irigoyen decided to take on her current position at Einstein Healthcare because of her dedication to connecting with and serving urban, underserved communities — a mission, Irigoyen told AL DÍA after the award ceremony, that Einstein has focused on for more than 150 years in serving the communities of North Philadelphia.
¿Confía más en su librero o en un algoritmo?
04/26/2018 - 03:14
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El próximo sábado 28 de abril varias librerías independientes de Filadelfia celebrarán el Día Nacional de las Librerías Independientes. AL DÍA habló con algunas de ellas sobre el reto de promover la afición a la lectura, especialmente entre los latinos.
Your bookseller knows better than an algorithm
04/26/2018 - 02:24
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Next Saturday, April 28, is Independent Bookstore Day. AL DIA News spoke to indie bookstores in Philadelphia about their efforts to promote reading books among our communities, especially among Latinos.
It's not Starbucks. It is the whole country
04/18/2018 - 16:08
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The controversy of the coffee company for racism is again evidence of a problem rooted in American culture.
No es Starbucks. Es la nación entera
04/18/2018 - 15:34
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La polémica de la compañía americana por racismo pone nuevamente en evidencia un problema arraigado en la cultura estadounidense.
BalletX presenta en Filadelfia su espectáculo más latino
03/13/2018 - 11:52
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La principal compañía de danza contemporánea de Filadelfia incluye en su programación de primavera la coreografía “Vivir” inspirada en la música afrolatina de las calles del Spanish Harlem.
La educación y el futuro de la fuerza laboral en Filadelfia
03/01/2018 - 09:49
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La nueva estrategia de la ciudad para el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, presentada el pasado 15 de febrero, intentará fusionar educación y desarrollo profesional para preparar mejor a los habitantes de Filadelfia en la búsqueda de empleo.
What role will education play in Philly's new workforce strategy?
03/01/2018 - 09:37
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A new citywide strategy for workforce development launched Feb. 15. looks to fuse education and career development to better prepare city residents for employment.
"I am a Venezuelan-American immigrant"
02/15/2018 - 11:49
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Nelly Jimenez-Arevalo is one of the twelve finalist immigrants in the AL DÍA and Cabrini University campaign “I am an American Immigrant”.
“Soy una inmigrante venezolana-americana”
02/15/2018 - 11:42
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Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo es una de los doce inmigrantes finalistas en la campaña I am an American Immigrant de AL DÍA y Cabrini University.
Winner’s High
02/12/2018 - 14:22
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After the dramatic win that scored The Eagles their first Lombardi, Philly fans have been flying high with wings of glory and a Bud Light in hand. Here’s a recap of the “Green Fever” that stuck its talons through the City’s heart last week.
Murales urbanos para salvar el campo
02/09/2018 - 12:48
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En España han surgido varios festivales de arte mural y streetart con el objetivo de revitalizar los pueblos rurales y dar valor a la vida del campo. Mientras, en Filadelfia, causa furor un mural que recuerda la victoria de los Eagles en la Super Bowl.
[Gallery] Philadelphia went nuts with 'Eagles Fever'
02/08/2018 - 19:06
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These are images of how Philly welcomed the Super Bowl LII champions, Philadelphia Eagles.
[Galería] Imágenes de la fiesta de los Eagles en Filadelfia
02/08/2018 - 18:52
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Estas son imágenes de la bienvenida que la ciudad le dio a los campeones de la versión 52 del Súper Tazón.
Beneficiarios DACA y Juntos piden que Philadelphia Eagles boicoteen a Trump
02/07/2018 - 10:01
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Tras la negativa de algunos jugadores de los Philadelphia Eagles de asistir a la Casa Blanca, los 'dreamers' hicieron un llamado para que todo el equipo -y los demócratas- hagan lo mismo con el presidente.
[OP-ED] Insights On MOVE – From A Puerto Rican Perspective
02/06/2018 - 14:43
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Latino shades of Black History Month
[OP-ED] Una reflexión sobre MOVE desde la perspectiva puertorriqueña
02/06/2018 - 14:41
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Sombras latinas en el Mes de la Historia Negra.
[OP-ED] Time To Inject Common Sense Into Efforts To Stop Deadly Drug Abuse
01/30/2018 - 15:37
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Billions wasted on failed Drug War practices across Pennsylvania.
2017 saw increase in Philly homicides
01/08/2018 - 16:12
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The first reported murder in Philadelphia in the new year happened on Jan. 6.
[OP-ED]: A New Day - A New DA...Will Real Change Really Arrive?
01/02/2018 - 13:22
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Philly's New DA Promises To Infuse 'Justice' Into An Arrogant Justice System
Puerto Rican Exodus: What the wind never took
12/29/2017 - 17:41
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Raúl Berríos is a Puerto Rican musician and cultural promoter. He and his son Asaf were among the first to arrive in Philadelphia after Hurricane Maria passed through the island on September 20. Today, they’re going door-to-door trying to rebuild their lives in a city that both welcomes and intimidates them.
Éxodo Puertorriqueño : Lo que el viento nunca se llevó
12/29/2017 - 17:27
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Raúl Berríos es un músico y promotor cultural de Puerto Rico. Él y su hijo Asaf fueron de los primeros puertorriqueños que llegaron a Filadelfia tras el paso del huracán María por la isla el pasado 20 de septiembre. Hoy ambos tocan puertas para reconstruir sus vidas en una ciudad que los acoge y los intimida.
[OP-ED]: ‘Last Call’ For Errant Philly Stop&Go Operators?
12/26/2017 - 14:51
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The scourge of Stop&Go’s has existed for far too long in far too many Philly communities.
[OP-ED]: Remembering Bad For A Good Reason
12/19/2017 - 14:21
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On a sunny bright but bitter cold day when many around Philly were joyously focused on the bustle of preparations for the holiday season some people gathered inside a Center City church for a solemn remembrance.
Child abuse: This is what Philadelphia is doing to fight it
12/13/2017 - 17:33
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The Commissioner of Philadelphia's Department of Human Services , Cynthia Figueroa, talked with AL DÍA News about the city's challenges and achievements of battling child abuse and neglect.