City Council President Darrell Clarke talks Philadelphia’s ‘Moonshot’ to lower its poverty rate
10/10/2019 - 09:33
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A newly-established Special Committee on Poverty Reduction and Prevention wants the poverty rate below 20% by 2024.
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Independence Blue Cross stays true to DNA with opening of new Center for Innovation
10/07/2019 - 10:40
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The 30,000-square foot facility will provide space and resources to engage the community, members, customers, health care professionals, and other partners in innovative projects.
The Puerto Rican Philly girl who survived Hurricane Maria
09/30/2019 - 15:40
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I never thought that a hurricane could give me so many experiences. In this came, some of them were good. And some of them were very sad.
Las aceras de Philly se enfrentan a una batalla judicial
09/09/2019 - 15:04
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El asunto ha arrojado luz sobre la cuestión de la accesibilidad en una de las ciudades más antiguas de Estados Unidos.
City Hall changes policy on a local publication
09/09/2019 - 10:51
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Reporters at Philadelphia Magazine must now go a different route from others if they want to talk to specific departments in the city for stories.
Lyft lanza nuevo programa para eliminar barreras de transporte hacia alimentos saludables
09/03/2019 - 08:37
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Lyft en asociación con PHA y Uplift Solutions ayudaran a los residentes del norte de Filadelfia en desiertos alimentarios a tener opciones y acceso a alimentos más saludable.
Philly's sidewalks face a court battle
08/29/2019 - 17:49
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It’s shed a light on the question of accessibility across one of America’s oldest cities.
A World Heritage City
08/28/2019 - 12:24
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Celebrate Philadelphia's role as a pioneer on the global stage.
Philly and PA officials search for a path forward against gun violence.
08/15/2019 - 17:45
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In response to the shooting in North Philly on Aug. 14, a press conference was held at City Hall to offer solutions and call others to action against gun violence.
Para reparar lo que está roto
08/07/2019 - 09:00
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La guerra del gobierno de Trump contra los inmigrantes ha puesto al descubierto problemas dentro de la ley de inmigración de los EE. UU. que existen desde hace mucho tiempo.
Trying to Fix What's Broken with Immigration
08/07/2019 - 09:00
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The Trump administration’s war on immigrants has exposed problems within U.S. immigration law that have existed for much longer.
National Night Out kicks off in Fairhill
08/06/2019 - 14:13
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A neighborhood often plagued by violence got a much needed respite with a night of fun on Aug. 5.
Recolección de fondos continúa para el documental 'Expanding Sanctuary'
08/05/2019 - 16:11
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El documental de Kristal Sotomayor se centra en el trabajo de Juntos para terminar el acuerdo PARS en Filadelfia en el 2018.
Fundraiser launches for 'Expanding Sanctuary' documentary
08/05/2019 - 15:17
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The film by Kristal Sotomayor spotlights the work of Juntos in ending the PARS agreement in Philadelphia in 2018.
A day of volunteering at Philadelphia’s largest homeless shelter
08/02/2019 - 13:23
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FS Investments, along with Drexel University co-ops and interns, took part in a day of service and volunteerism at Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission.
Jewish Activists Say "Never Again Para Nadie"
07/31/2019 - 14:02
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Activists are drawing on their Jewish heritage to take a stand against inhumane conditions at detention centers.
Making connections for local Latino businesses in Philadelphia
07/25/2019 - 23:24
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The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held their Summer Networking Mixer for Latino-owned businesses in Old City.
State Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell calls for comprehensive gun violence prevention strategy in Philadelphia
07/24/2019 - 15:05
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The House of Representatives also conducted a bi-partisan policy hearing on gun violence as a public health crisis.
Mirando hacia Suramérica
07/24/2019 - 11:52
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Como ya lo está haciendo dos instituciones de Filadelfia, el Hospital para Niños CHOP, y PMI, esto es en realidad una oportunidad de nuevos negocios imposible de ignorar ya más.
Looking towards South America
07/24/2019 - 11:46
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Like 2 American institutions —the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Philadelphia International Medicine (PMI)— have discovered, it is actually a great new business opportunity.
Jeffrey Rosen and the unifying power of the Constitution
07/18/2019 - 11:24
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The CEO of the National Constitution Center visited AL DÍA on July 10 to discuss America’s founding document in the modern, polarized context.
Amber Hikes enters the national spotlight with new position at the ACLU
07/17/2019 - 12:02
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Philly’s former Executive Director of LGBT Affairs will become the Chief Diversity Officer at the ACLU in New York City.
Live Más Scholarship Workshop event in Philly: Day 1
07/16/2019 - 15:45
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The Live Más Scholarship Workshop is a conference, where the Taco Bell Foundation travels across the U.S. to help award recipients utilize their passions and gain essential career tips.
'Sanctuary stories' sheds new light on immigrants’ journeys
07/03/2019 - 16:29
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The Philadelphia premiere of the multimedia storytelling exhibition led by Colorado’s sanctuary leaders will be held on July 5 at Puentes de Salud in South Philly.
Wawa’s 'Welcome America' Fourth of July Events
07/01/2019 - 17:06
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The city of Philadelphia celebrates the country's Independence Day all week long by hosting free museum days, block parties and much more.