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A City of Murals…A City of Change

September 3, 2009 – 8:10 pm

Philadelphia is home to 3000+ murals.  The Mural Arts Program (MAP) in Philadelphia started out as a part of the Anti-Graffiti Network, an effort to eradicate the graffiti crisis plaguing the city. A decade later in 1996 it officially became what it is today, a program to help young men and women engage in art [...]

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If you’re Latino and in Philly, try these…

June 10, 2009 – 7:59 am

As summer time starts to come closer and closer we wonder, “Where are we going for vacation!?” While our families are busy planning our vacations, we start to think why we are going with them. But remember, Latinos are family-oriented so wherever mom, dad, abuelito, tia, prima, etc are going…we also [...]

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“La Bandeja Tipica/Paisa” Colombia’s favorite dish

May 28, 2009 – 1:04 pm

Ever wonder why Latinos love to eat? It’s because food is part of our culture. Even during this so called “recession” we have to have our Goya products. Whether it’s a ceviche, arepa, arroz con pollo or platanos, we have so much to choose from. Growing up I expected to eat rice, beans, chicken, steak, [...]

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