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Author Archives: Kristine Villanueva

Kristine Villanueva leads Resolve Philly’s initiative Equally Informed, which addresses barriers to news and information in marginalized communities across Philadelphia. Before joining Resolve, she worked for The Center for Public Integrity, Politico, Free Press News Voices New Jersey, and Spaceship Media, doing audience engagement and collaborations.

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Posted inLGBTQ

Philly’s LGBTQ Catholic church celebrates 50 years of acceptance and community

Avatar photo by Kristine Villanueva July 9, 2023July 13, 2023

Step inside the recreation center at Saint Luke and the Epiphany on Sunday evenings and you’ll find a traditional celebration of mass. Except in this case, the priest is a […]

Posted inNeighborhoods

Beyond fried chicken and mango pies, Philly’s new Jollibee is a ‘gateway to Filipino culture’

Avatar photo by Kristine Villanueva October 18, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inBroke in Philly, Opinion, Power

Opinion: Congress has a huge opportunity to help fix Philly’s stubborn digital divide

Avatar photo by Kristine Villanueva September 29, 2021January 17, 2023

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