Philly City Council passes ICE Out legislation, limiting ICE operations within the city

The bill package passed during Thursday’s council meeting after being fast-tracked out of committee last week.

Philadelphia now has some of the most stringent policies targeting ICE operations of any city in the U.S. after its City Council passed a package of seven bills aimed at reigning in the conduct of ICE agents and putting up more guardrails between the agency and the city’s immigrant communities.

Safe Healthy Homes Act advances again out of Philadelphia City Council Committee

A final vote for the package is now expected on Thursday, April 16.

After a lawsuit brought by two Philadelphia landlords forced an additional hearing on Monday, March 30, Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and The Homeless passed the Safe Healthy Homes Act for a second time.

“Public history must tell the truth” - As attempts to whitewash U.S. history grow nationwide, Philadelphia pushes back.

As a slavery exhibit was partially reinstated at the President’s House site, local voices say the struggle to preserve African American history continues.

Mayor Parker’s new nearly $7 billion budget puts economic mobility at the center

The new budget proposes more investments in workforce development, housing, and even a new student loan program.

As she stood inside City Hall, the Mayor proposed a nearly $7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget with an eye towards holding up one of her main campaign promises to expand economic opportunity for all Philadelphians.

¿Estás embarazada en Filadelfia y eres migrante? El embarazo puede ser un proceso abrumador, especialmente para mujeres migrantes que enfrentan barreras como el idioma, la falta de seguro médico o el miedo a la discriminación.

Grávida na Filadélfia: Um Guia de Recursos para Mães Imigrantes.

Mulheres imigrantes enfrentam muitos desafios durante a gravidez, muitos deles relacionados a barreiras linguísticas e culturais. Este artigo destaca opções de pré-natais e apoio para futuras mães imigrantes na Filadélfia.

Pregnant in Philadelphia: A Resource Guide for Immigrant Mothers

Immigrant women face many challenges during pregnancy, many of which are related to language and cultural barriers. This article highlights prenatal care and support resources for Philadelphia’s immigrant mothers-to-be.

Através de narrativas intimistas e vozes da comunidade, Empowering Madres Latinas — uma iniciativa da cineasta afro-latina Gabriela Watson-Burkett em colaboração com o Centro Integral de la Mujer Madre Tierra — oferece um olhar fundamentado sobre como mães migrantes na Filadélfia vivenciam uma maternidade moldada pela migração, resiliência e cuidado.

Through intimate storytelling and community voices, Empowering Madres Latinas—an initiative by Afro-Latina filmmaker Gabriela Watson-Burkett in collaboration with Centro Integral de la Mujer Madre Tierra—offers a grounded look at how migrant mothers in Philadelphia navigate motherhood shaped by migration, resilience, and care.

Anthony “Ant” Rivera lança um sorriso caloroso e se inclina para um abraço apertado. O cineasta de 25 anos está se preparando para um concerto no Taller Puertorriqueño em 21 de fevereiro, para arrecadar fundos para a última etapa de produção do seu filme: “La Lengua del Tambor”. O filme explora a história e identidade afro-porto-riquenha através da prática da Bomba, que centraliza as suas raízes no norte de Filadélfia (North Philly). O evento é uma experiência cultural imersiva, trazendo vendedores porto-riquenhos locais, como a Amy’s Pastelillos, e artistas como o grupo Los Bomberos de la Calle.

Anthony “Ant” Rivera esboza una cálida sonrisa y se inclina para dar un abrazo apretado. El cineasta de 25 años se está preparando para un concierto en Taller Puertorriqueño el 21 de febrero para recaudar fondos para la etapa final de producción de su película, “La Lengua del Tambor”. El filme es una exploración de la historia e identidad afro-puertorriqueña a través de la práctica de la bomba, a la vez que centra sus raíces en el norte de Filadelfia. El evento será una experiencia cultural inmersiva, con la participación de vendedores puertorriqueños locales como Amy’s Pastelillos y artistas como Los Bomberos de la Calle.

Anthony “Ant” Rivera, flashes a warm smile and leans in for a tight hug. The 25-year-old filmmaker is revving up for a concert at Taller Puertorriqueño on Feb. 21 to fundraise for  the last leg of production on his film, “La Lengua del Tambor.” The film is an exploration of Afro-Puerto Rican history and identity through the practice of Bomba that simultaneously centers his roots in North Philadelphia. The event is an immersive cultural experience, bringing in local Puerto Rican vendors such as Amy’s Pastelillos and performers such as Los Bomberos de la Calle.

Os imigrantes são parte estrutural da economia da Filadélfia em todos os setores

Líderes do setor fornecem evidências tangíveis sobre o talento e a inovação que os imigrantes trazem para a força de trabalho da cidade.

Num momento de crescente preocupação e desafios devido à política federal de imigração em todo o país, é importante lembrar o quanto a economia da Filadélfia depende dos imigrantes.

Esse foi o ponto chave durante um painel de discussão em 29 de janeiro na Industrious, organizado pela Economy League of Greater Philadelphia em colaboração com a FWD.us.

A discussão reuniu líderes de uma ampla gama de setores — incluindo saúde, ensino superior, governo municipal, pequenas empresas e hospitalidade.

Cada painelista comentou a razão dos imigrantes serem fundamentais para o crescimento, competitividade e identidade da cidade.

Las comunidades inmigrantes impulsan cada sector de la economía de Filadelfia
Desde la atención médica y la educación superior hasta la hospitalidad, los inmigrantes son esenciales para el crecimiento de Filadelfia. Un panel reciente organizado por la Economy League y FWD.us destaca cómo el talento global y la innovación impulsan nuestra economía y por qué las políticas de inmigración impactan a todos los sectores locales.

Immigrants are the backbone of Philadelphia’s economy across sectors.

Industry leaders provide tangible evidence on the talent and innovation immigrants bring to the city’s workforce.

At a moment of growing concern and challenges due to federal immigration policy nationwide, it’s important to remember just how much Philadelphia’s economy depends on immigrants.

This was the key point during a Jan. 29 panel discussion at Industrious, hosted by the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia in collaboration with FWD.us

El martes 27 de enero, defensores de los inmigrantes se unieron a concejales de la ciudad de Filadelfia y otros funcionarios electos para anunciar ICE Out, una iniciativa para frenar la autoridad del ICE y las operaciones de la agencia en Filadelfia.

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, immigration advocates joined Philadelphia City Councilmembers and other elected officials to announce ICE Out  — to crack down on ICE's authority and the agency’s operations in Philadelphia.

Por más de tres años después de la creación del capítulo de Filadelfia de la National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), la organización ayudó a establecer NAHJ Temple, convirtiéndose en el primer capítulo estudiantil de NAHJ en la historia de la Universidad Temple.

El martes 2 de diciembre, cinco periodistas radicados en Filadelfia participaron en un conversatorio en Klein College, minutos después de la celebración oficial del lanzamiento del nuevo capítulo estudiantil de la Asociación Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos (NAHJ) en la Universidad Temple. Cada profesional compartió su trayectoria personal y su camino hacia la carrera.

On Tuesday, December 2, five Philadelphia-based journalists took part in a panel discussion at Klein College, just moments after the celebration of the official launch of Temple University’s student chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. As several students aspiring to make their mark in the media industry sat in the audience, each of the professionals shared their own journeys and career paths.