In a significant move towards economic revitalization and cultural preservation, the recent Master Class Series on Economic Preservation Districts highlighted innovative strategies to strengthen the economic health of Latino neighborhoods, particularly in Eastern North Philadelphia. Hosted by prominent organizations including Esperanza, Drexel University’s Nowak Metro Finance Lab, and the Reinvestment Fund, the series drew over…

Latino families in Philadelphia say they’re choosing charter schools operated by Latino-led nonprofit organizations because the schools are able to fill gaps not filled by the school district. Several Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers told Chalkbeat that Latino-led charter schools are providing more cultural representation, language accessibility, and a tighter-knit community than their traditional neighborhood public…

Galería Esperanza, a space for both celebrated artists and newcomers to display their work, opened its doors earlier this month. When artist and muralist Danny Torres first came to Philadelphia from Puerto Rico in 1988, he struggled to find stability in the city’s arts scene. “I went through hell to put my name in the…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Companies are making more money as American shoppers pay more thanks to inflation. In 2022, major U.S. corporations had their best year since 1950, despite the highest inflation in 40 years. Some leaders including Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey have argued corporations are “us[ing] inflation as cover to raise prices and increase their own profits. Casey, leaders…

  The campaign is set to reach bi-cultural and bi-lingual Hispanic audiences in the top 25 Nielsen Hispanic markets, with an estimated reach of 1.26 million and over 4.5 million impressions.

  Comcast and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announced the expansion of an innovative Digital Navigator Network that currently serves Philadelphia residents.   Click here to read more…