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John N. McGuire

Alumni

I cover the American Latino experience with a focus on politics and leadership.

I came to AL DÍA to help spotlight the achievements and challenges of Latinos in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Before joining AL DÍA in 2017, I was a staff writer for the Florida-based Observer Media Group. My work has appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly Weekly and Philadelphia City Paper. I’m a Norristown native and graduate of Temple University.

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Hurricane Maria victims seek assistance in Philadelphia. Samantha Laub/ AL DÍA News

Heritage and History

HURRICANE MARIA: LEGAL HELP

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The marijuana industry in California is projected to reach $7 billion in the coming years, eclipsing the nation’s entire legal cannabis market in 2016, which amounted to $6.6 billion.

Policy

WAR ON MARIJUANA

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Florida is the number one state to retire, according to WalletHub. 

Entrepreneurs

BEST STATES TO RETIRE

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Colombian "Modern Family" star Sofía Vergara earned $41.5 million last year. 

Heritage and History

Highest-Earning Latino Stars

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On Sunday, President Donald Trump tweeted that "DACA is probably dead."

Policy

"POOP-FILLED MOUTH"

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The former site of "El Campamento," a location in North Philly notorious for open-air drug use. (Matthew Haubenstein)

Policy

Opioids: A Call for Mercy

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According to a report from Pew Research Center, 74 percent of Latinos in the U.S. used the internet as a news source during the week in 2016, up from 37 percent in 2006.

Entrepreneurs

Latino Internet News Boom

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The legalization of recreational marijuana in the Garden State has been projected to generate as much as $300 million in sales tax revenue for New Jersey.

Policy

JERSEY WEED LEGALIZATION

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The legalization of recreational marijuana in the Garden State has been projected to generate as much as $300 million in sales tax revenue for New Jersey.

Policy

JERSEY WEED LEGALIZATION

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The Philadelphia No-Kill Coalition is working to ensure all healthy and treatable cats and dogs in the city are guaranteed a home. 

Advocacy

NO-KILL PHILLY

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Philadelphia experienced more than 300 homicides in 2017.

Policy

HOMICIDE ON THE RISE

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was sworn in on Tuesday. 

Policy

Making Moves

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Jennifer Rodríguez is President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 

Entrepreneurs

BEST OF PHILLY BUSINESS 2018

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Since 2009, HITEC has been working to promote diversity and Hispanic leadership in corporate tech institutions.

Corporate

HONORING HISPANICS IN TECH

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Gisele Barreto Fetterman is a community leader and respected activist in Western Pennsylvania. Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News

Philadelphia

#AmericanImmigrant

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R. Iván Lugo is CEO of the Hispanic Dental Association. Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News

Corporate

A MISSION BEYOND DENTISTRY

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Freezing temperatures are expected to continue in the Philadelphia area throughout the week. (Peter Fitzpatrick)

Advocacy

HELP FOR HOMELESS

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Amazon is currently considering proposals to open a second North American headquarters. 

Entrepreneurs

ON TARGET

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While only a handful of states have legalized recreational marijuana, more than half of the U.S. has approved the use of weed for medicinal purposes. 

Heritage and History

WEED ON DEMAND

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Javier Palomarez is President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 

Policy

In Support of Tax Reform

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Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at an AL DÍA event in October. Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News

Philadelphia

#AmericanImmigrant

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Jacqueline Romero, President-Elect of the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania. Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News

Corporate

VOICE OF LATINO LAWYERS

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Javier Palomarez is the President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Entrepreneurs

In Support of Tax Reform

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Maria Elisa Smith Gonzales (center) was one of three Latino students awarded a scholarship at the annual SILAMP Gala. (Photo courtesy of Luz Selenia Salas)

Advocacy

Latino Medical…

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Anti-fascists gather to protest white nationalism. 

Policy

A Latino White Nationalist

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Hispanics represent 18 percent of the U.S. population but comprise only 4 percent of the nation’s lawyers.

Advocacy

Aspiring Latino Lawyers…

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Bannon

Entrepreneurs

ALL TIME HIGH

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According to Pew Research Center, 74% of nonwhite adults are use social media for news.  

Entrepreneurs

Social Media Influx

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Deborah Santiago is the co-founder, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Excelencia in Education. Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News

Advocacy

An American Opportunity

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Gisele Barreto Fetterman, the activist who could become Pennsylvania's next second lady, challenges the anti-immigrant rhetoric that has invaded the U.S. political spectrum. Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News

Advocacy

The Undocumented Story of…

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Pennsylvania fared relatively well in terms of quality of life and business costs, but suffered from poor scores in regulatory environment and labor supply.

Entrepreneurs

Pennsylvania mediocre for…