Philly’s lack of queer Latine spaces leaves the community frustrated
Sammy's Place on North 5th Street bucks the trend — and has been attracting a younger crowd.
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La falta de espacios para Latine queer en Filadelfia crea frustración en la comunidad
Muchos sienten que sus necesidades no son satisfechas y que sus voces no son escuchadas.
The definitive guide to Philly’s Latino nightlife and dancing
Whether you’re out-dancing your tias or just starting out, here’s where to find salsa, bachata, merengue, samba, rumba, cumbia, perreo and more.
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La guía definitiva para la vida nocturna y el baile latino en Filadelfia
Ya sea que estés bailando mejor que tus tías o apenas empezando, aquí es donde puedes encontrar, salsa, bachata, merengue, samba, rumba, cumbia, perreo y más.
Lienzas coloridas destacan la cultura puertorriqueña en una nueva exposición de arte en West Kensington
Llamado “Tú Eres Puerto Rico,” la exhibición se demoró tres años para realizarse
Colorful canvases highlight Puerto Rican culture at new art show in West Kensington
Called “Tu Eres Puerto Rico,” the exhibit was three years in the making.
Spotify highlights Philly podcast ‘Draws in Spanish,’ a series featuring Latino and Latina creators
Host Fabiola Lara interviews artists from all over the Latin American diaspora.
Cómo tres latinas en Filadelfia están tratando de mantener un equilibrio saludable entre el trabajo y la vida personal
El impulso cultural de trabajar duro, ayudar a su familia y salir adelante a veces entra en conflicto con el cuidado de sí mismo.
How three Latinas in Philly are trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance
The cultural drive to work hard, help your family, and get ahead sometimes conflicts with taking care of yourself.
Bad Bunny in Philly: Fans perrean to ‘El Último Tour Del Mundo’
A concert full of Latino music and love.
‘For us, by us’: A place to find and celebrate Philly’s Latina creatives
This popular Instagram community is a labor of love.
Novelista puertorriqueño radicado en Filadelfia gana beca nacional
Francisco Font Acevedo es uno de los veinte escritores puertorriqueños, tanto en Puerto Rico como en la diáspora estadounidense, que recibió la beca inaugural Letras Boricuas de $25,000.
Home Cuban Cafe opens in Old City with family recipes from Cuba
The cousins already signed a lease for a second, sit-down restaurant slated for January.
Día de los Muertos: Where the holiday came from and how to celebrate in Philadelphia
The Day of the Dead is about finding beauty and honoring loved ones — and everyone can join in.
Kenney administration hired no high-level Hispanic staff and fewer Black executives last year, city controller analysis finds
The mayor’s office said he’s committed to diversity, but recognizes “more work remains to be done.”
Latino life in Philly is underrepresented — so what should we report on?
Send us your questions and suggestions.
La vida latina en Filadelfia es subrepresentada, entonces, ¿sobre qué debemos reportar?
Queremos tus preguntas y sugerencias.
The Puerto Rican Day Parade was canceled again, but Philly’s growing Latino population still celebrated
Instead, a community-focused event brought thousands to the waterfront.
El Desfile del Día de Puerto Rico fue cancelado nuevamente, pero la creciente población latina de Filadelfia aún celebró
En cambio, un evento centrado en la comunidad atrajo a miles de personas a la costa.
Cómo celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Filadelfia (en inglés y español)
La conmemoración se extiende del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre.