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Immigrant women often face additional burdens when dealing with domestic violence, including language barriers, fear of deportation, and scarcity of resources.

Las mujeres inmigrantes a menudo enfrentan cargas adicionales al lidiar con la violencia doméstica, incluidas las barreras lingüísticas, el miedo a la deportación y la escasez de recursos.

Living in a country where the federal government is pushing hostile rhetoric against immigrants has a strong impact on mental health in the local Latino community. 

Philadelphia’s Mexican population, dubbed “Puebladelphia,” has taken the once-blighted Italian Market on 9th Street and created a home for itself. 

Although there is no official count of bodegas in Philadelphia, a local expert estimates that there are about 2,500 in the city, approximately 80% of which are owned by Dominicans.

The fear of deportation and economic insecurity caused by immigration raids has had a devastating effect on Latino-owned small businesses in Philadelphia.

Candelario Lamboy is a Puerto Rican pioneer who helped build and defend Philadelphia’s Latino community. Here is his exceptional story.

Latino entrepreneurs are launching businesses at historic rates—creating jobs, driving innovation, and contributing over $889 billion to the U.S. economy annually. Yet when it comes to commercial real estate ownership, our community remains underrepresented

The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will present the fall edition of Dine Latino Restaurant Week from Oct. 12 to 18, coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month. The event invites …

First Up, Champions for Early Education, is commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month by rolling out new programs and resources for Spanish-speaking families and early childhood leaders across the …

Metro Philadelphia and 2PuntosLocalNews are collaborating to produce a series highlighting second- and third-generation Latines in Philadelphia.  Sonia Ortuño begins her day very early in the …

Philadelphia’s small business community is entering a pivotal moment. A series of policy shifts—from tax changes to curfew legislation and transit adjustments—are reshaping the environment in …

Metro Philadelphia and 2PuntosLocalNews are collaborating to produce a series highlighting second- and third-generation Latines in Philadelphia.  Second and third generation immigrants often …

A few weeks ago, one of our program graduates shared a story that perfectly captures what we believe at the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC): When you are prepared, …

Metro Philadelphia and 2PuntosLocalNews are collaborating to produce a series highlighting second- and third-generation Latines in Philadelphia.  There is no single way to be Latine in Philadelphia. …

For small business owners, every dollar counts—and every decision matters. Nowhere is this more true than when it comes to investing in technology. From customer relationship management (CRM) …

Philadelphia has never been more diverse, and Latine families play a central role in that transformation. As of 2024, over 16% of the city’s population identifies as Latine. While many are recent …

Summer in Philadelphia has a rhythm of its own. The air feels lighter, people linger longer in neighborhoods, and the city’s sidewalks come alive with possibility—especially for those with an …

São Paulo may be the most populated city in Brazil, but Rio de Janeiro is party central. Among the many joyful events Rio has to offer, none is more cherished—or better embodies Brazilian …

Despite being a key figure in the music industry since 1971 with the founding of the art-rock band Roxy Music – which is also a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee – and having produced numerous …

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