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Author Archives: Nigel Thompson

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Posted inPower

Meet the 19-year-old leading the next generation to find power at the polls in Philly

by Nigel Thompson September 5, 2023September 4, 2023

Lea esta historia en español aquí The first time María Méndez voted was last November, during the 2022 midterms. Méndez will never forget that day. It was her first election […]

Posted inLatino Life in Philly

Conoce a la joven de 19 años que lidera la nueva generación que encuentra el poder de votar en Filadelfia

by Nigel Thompson September 5, 2023September 4, 2023
Posted inLatino Life in Philly

Tierra Colombiana reopened quickly after fire, thanks to support from Philadelphia’s Latino community

by Nigel Thompson August 3, 2023August 3, 2023
Posted inLatino Life in Philly

Tierra Colombiana reabrió rápidamente tras el incendio, gracias al apoyo de la comunidad latina de Filadelfia

by Nigel Thompson August 3, 2023August 3, 2023

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