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A procession gathers outside of a home
Community

‘We have not forgotten’: Philly’s Mexican, Latino communities celebrate Las Posadas

In Mexico, Guatemala and other parts of Latin America, Las Posadas are nightly celebrations in the nine days leading up to Christmas Day.

1 week ago

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Protesters fight against detention and deportation
Community

Undocumented immigrants and supporters in Philly rally for help from the Biden administration

The group wants the Biden administration to take steps to dismantle the U.S. deportation system before Trump takes office.

1 week ago

Tasneem Abbas waving to people after arriving at the airport
Community

Philly welcomes Palestinian refugee for medical treatment

After losing an arm in a bombing, a Palestinian girl is receiving humanitarian aid and care at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.

2 weeks ago

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Anuj Gupta, CEO of The Welcoming Center, speaks to a group of people at the center's office in Philadelphia. (Courtesy of The Welcoming Center)
Community

The Welcoming Center receives $1M to expand its work throughout Pa.

The center plans to offer programming for immigrant communities in Chester and Montgomery counties, as well as other parts of the commonwealth.

2 weeks ago

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Dozens rally at City Hall on Dec. 10, 2024, calling on Philadelphia elected officials to reaffirm sanctuary city protections for undocumented residents.
Politics & Policy

Dozens rally, call for Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm Philly’s sanctuary city protections

In the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations, advocates are rallying support for immigrant communities in Philadelphia.

3 weeks ago

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a child receives a plate of food
Community

Philly’s immigrant and refugee populations remain ‘thankful together’ during Thanksgiving celebration

“We know the future will be better because you are sharing the present with us,” said HIAS’ executive director.

1 month ago

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A billboard put up by Families Against Fentanyl displayed their message in Placentia, CA, in 2023. Responding to outrage over fentanyl deaths, President-elect Donald Trump has promised to get tough on dealers and Mexican cartels. (Orange County Register/MediaNews Group via Getty Images)
Politics & Policy
NPR

Trump’s promise to fix the fentanyl crisis appealed to voters and alarmed experts

Critics say there's no indication Trump's efforts to secure the southern border during his first term were effective in stopping fentanyl.

1 month ago

Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that

The incoming Trump administration is likely to crack down on the H-1B visas used by tech companies and research institutions to hire top talent from other countries.

1 month ago

Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump promised the ‘largest deportation’ in U.S. history. Here’s how he might start

Andrew Selee of the Migration Policy Institute tells NPR that President-elect Donald Trump could begin his focus on newer arrivals and other immigrants on shaky legal grounds.

1 month ago

Jasmine Rivera stands in the middle of an art exhibition space.
Community

‘We know what’s on the line’: Philly and Pa. immigration leaders, organizers gear up for a second Trump presidency

“We’re going to have to address urgent needs while doing the long-term work to achieve structural change,” said one organizer. "We are going to need everyone to fight back."

2 months ago

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Former President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy
NPR

Trump vows to use local police to deport migrants. Could he do it?

Trump says he would use local law enforcement to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. But this tactic is unpopular with many sheriffs in border counties.

2 months ago

Immigration discussion in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Local immigration lawyers weigh in on the election’s hot button issue

They push back on the negative portrayal and hearken to our history. “It’s who we are as Americans,” says one.

2 months ago

Parents and children of all ages attended the vigil. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Community

Vigil at LOVE Park honors Palestinian lives lost in Israel-Hamas war

Families for Ceasefire Philly organized the vigil in front of the LOVE statue, where mourners hung a sign with the words “Gaza."

3 months ago

Tim Walz and JD Vance
Politics & Policy

Walz and Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate

Tim Walz and JD Vance criticized each other’s running mates in a vice presidential debate that opened with a discussion of burgeoning domestic and international troubles.

3 months ago

Ribbon cutting at the new AFAHO office
Community

‘A game changer’: AFAHO’s new health center will serve uninsured, underinsured residents in Delco

The clinic will serve non- and under-insured residents, with a specific focus on African and Caribbean immigrants.

3 months ago

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