Texas confirms bus of asylum-seekers coming to Philly: What we know
Local officials and community organizations are ready to welcome the newcomers.
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Beyond fried chicken and mango pies, Philly’s new Jollibee is a ‘gateway to Filipino culture’
The 1,300-store chain just opened its first in Philadelphia — making a lot of people with ties to the Philippines happy.
Team Liberia is crushing it — again! — in Philly’s annual citywide soccer tournament
Winning the PHL Unity Cup this year would have extra meaning for people connected to the West African nation, which is celebrating its bicentennial.
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This Philly org provides Chinese immigrant families with the tools to heal, as the pandemic intensifies anti-Asian hate
After two years working in the community, the Chinese Immigrant Family Wellness Initiative is continuing to grow.
The Philly neighborhood where Russian is more common than English, and yellow-and-blue signs swell in support of Ukraine
Bustleton is a haven for people of post-Soviet descent.
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.
Nearly half the Afghan evacuees are children. Here are photos of kids coming through Philadelphia.
The operation has slowed down, but planes carrying hundreds evacuated from Afghanistan are still arriving at PHL.
Scenes from the Philly airport welcoming center for Afghan evacuees
You can help by donating to local relief organizations.
Secret Philly: The story of Rosa Photo, that FBI fingerprinting truck at 16th and Callowhill
Started by a lawyer from the Dominican Republic, the business became a staple in the Philly immigrant community.
‘This is the first time it was to my face’: Gisele Fetterman talks about racist attack at Aldi
The supermarket chain says the woman who used the slur is banned from its stores.
All the Philly coronavirus helplines, in one convenient directory
There’s lots of ways to get info about COVID-19.
Face scanners are coming to PHL Airport next week
A pilot program at three international gates will test the new tech before it's rolled out everywhere.
‘Lights for Liberty’ vigils, protests draw thousands rallying against ICE raids and border camps
Marchers in Philadelphia said they were trying to "catch the attention of those who can fix broken immigration laws.”
Philly immigrant earnings — and taxes paid — are up 13%, per new report
The region has one of the most stable foreign-born populations in the country.
Ballot question: Should Philly have a permanent office to help immigrants?
The Office of Immigrant Affairs is currently only temporary.
What you need to know about Philly’s municipal ID
Philadelphia becomes the latest city to offer alternative photo identification.
Pupusas in South Philly! This mother-daughter pop-up is worth seeking out
Loroko serves Central American masa cakes hot off the griddle.