HispanicTips » Pennsylvania http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:29:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Francisco Rodriguez Dead: Boxer Dies After Collapsing At Fight http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/24/francisco-rodriguez-dead-boxer-dies-after-collapsing-at-fight/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/24/francisco-rodriguez-dead-boxer-dies-after-collapsing-at-fight/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:53:22 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68455 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68455 0 Members of Franklin County’s Hispanic community meet with Immigration officials to discuss becoming legal residents – Pennsylvania http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/members-of-franklin-countys-hispanic-community-meet-with-immigration-officials-to-discuss-becoming-legal-residents-pennsylvania/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/members-of-franklin-countys-hispanic-community-meet-with-immigration-officials-to-discuss-becoming-legal-residents-pennsylvania/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:17 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67894 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67894 0 Pennsylvania State Police officials meet with Chambersburg Area Hispanic leaders about traffic stop procedures http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/pennsylvania-state-police-officials-meet-with-chambersburg-area-hispanic-leaders-about-traffic-stop-procedures/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/pennsylvania-state-police-officials-meet-with-chambersburg-area-hispanic-leaders-about-traffic-stop-procedures/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:52 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/pennsylvania-state-police-officials-meet-with-chambersburg-area-hispanic-leaders-about-traffic-stop-procedures/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67810 0 Reading Latino Summit’s 87 ideas released – Mayor says recommendations will be pored over, addressed – Pennsylvania http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/reading-latino-summits-87-ideas-released-mayor-says-recommendations-will-be-pored-over-addressed-pennsylvania/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/reading-latino-summits-87-ideas-released-mayor-says-recommendations-will-be-pored-over-addressed-pennsylvania/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:17:19 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66763 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66763 0 Study finds Lehigh Valley’s Hispanic students are progressing – But struggles persist in areas such as reading. Valley area review is called ‘eye-opening’ – Pennsylvania http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/study-finds-lehigh-valleys-hispanic-students-are-progressing-but-struggles-persist-in-areas-such-as-reading-valley-area-review-is-called-eye-opening-pennsylvania/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/study-finds-lehigh-valleys-hispanic-students-are-progressing-but-struggles-persist-in-areas-such-as-reading-valley-area-review-is-called-eye-opening-pennsylvania/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:42:05 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65928 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65928 0 Lehigh Valley public schools have experienced growth in population of Latino students over past decade – Pennsylvania http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/lehigh-valley-public-schools-have-experienced-growth-in-population-of-latino-students-over-past-decade-pennsylvania/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/lehigh-valley-public-schools-have-experienced-growth-in-population-of-latino-students-over-past-decade-pennsylvania/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:38:59 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65919 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65919 0 After nearly a quarter of a century, Lebanon’s Hispanic Outreach program is moving to a new home with a new sponsor. – Pennsylvania http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/after-nearly-a-quarter-of-a-century-lebanons-hispanic-outreach-program-is-moving-to-a-new-home-with-a-new-sponsor-pennsylvania/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/after-nearly-a-quarter-of-a-century-lebanons-hispanic-outreach-program-is-moving-to-a-new-home-with-a-new-sponsor-pennsylvania/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:38:19 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65920 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65920 0 The Daniel Torres Hispanic Center in Reading expects a $100,000 budget deficit by summer if it can’t find new funding. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/26/the-daniel-torres-hispanic-center-in-reading-expects-a-100000-budget-deficit-by-summer-if-it-cant-find-new-funding/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/26/the-daniel-torres-hispanic-center-in-reading-expects-a-100000-budget-deficit-by-summer-if-it-cant-find-new-funding/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:48:58 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/26/the-daniel-torres-hispanic-center-in-reading-expects-a-100000-budget-deficit-by-summer-if-it-cant-find-new-funding/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64918 0 Reading brings Latino LGBT poetry to life – Penn State http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/14/reading-brings-latino-lgbt-poetry-to-life-penn-state/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/14/reading-brings-latino-lgbt-poetry-to-life-penn-state/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:18:10 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=64442 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64442 0 The National Congress for Puerto Rican rights is holding its’ national conference at Temple University this weekend. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/the-national-congress-for-puerto-rican-rights-is-holding-its-national-conference-at-temple-university-this-weekend/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/the-national-congress-for-puerto-rican-rights-is-holding-its-national-conference-at-temple-university-this-weekend/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:15:51 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/the-national-congress-for-puerto-rican-rights-is-holding-its-national-conference-at-temple-university-this-weekend/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63890 0 Latino principal credits Reading bilingual program for his success – Puerto Rican Salvador Sepulveda Jr. story http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/latino-principal-credits-reading-bilingual-program-for-his-success-puerto-rican-salvador-sepulveda-jr-story/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/latino-principal-credits-reading-bilingual-program-for-his-success-puerto-rican-salvador-sepulveda-jr-story/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:34:40 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=63824 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63824 0 Reading’s Hispanic Center In Financial Trouble, Future Uncertain – Pennsylvania http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/02/readings-hispanic-center-in-financial-trouble-future-uncertain-pennsylvania/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/02/readings-hispanic-center-in-financial-trouble-future-uncertain-pennsylvania/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:50:15 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=63095 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63095 0 Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Commission has slapped a $50,000 fine on a club that turned away a group of African-American and Latino campers during the summer. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/pennsylvanias-human-relations-commission-has-slapped-a-50000-fine-on-a-club-that-turned-away-a-group-of-african-american-and-latino-campers-during-the-summer/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/pennsylvanias-human-relations-commission-has-slapped-a-50000-fine-on-a-club-that-turned-away-a-group-of-african-american-and-latino-campers-during-the-summer/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:30:17 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62242 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62242 0 First Hispanic Harvest Festival in Franklin County is a hit – Pennsylvania http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/21/first-hispanic-harvest-festival-in-franklin-county-is-a-hit-pennsylvania/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/21/first-hispanic-harvest-festival-in-franklin-county-is-a-hit-pennsylvania/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:20:53 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=61614 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=61614 0 In a kickoff to Latino Heritage Month, a local group is honoring those who have helped the Latino community in the Delaware Valley. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/15/in-a-kickoff-to-latino-heritage-month-a-local-group-is-honoring-those-who-have-helped-the-latino-community-in-the-delaware-valley/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/15/in-a-kickoff-to-latino-heritage-month-a-local-group-is-honoring-those-who-have-helped-the-latino-community-in-the-delaware-valley/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:51:51 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=61206 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=61206 0 Lineup Announced for Phillies Goya Latino Family Celebration & Food Drive on September 2 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/02/lineup-announced-for-phillies-goya-latino-family-celebration-food-drive-on-september-2/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/02/lineup-announced-for-phillies-goya-latino-family-celebration-food-drive-on-september-2/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:47:04 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=59953 "Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, will once again join the Phillies in hosting the Goya Latino Family Celebration & Food Drive on Wednesday, September 2, at Citizens Bank Park. The event pays tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month and takes place before and during the 7:05 p.m. Phillies-Braves game. This is the 8th year the Phillies will host the celebration.

CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS:

* General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. and Goya Foods President Robert Unanue will present the Phillies Goya Family Service Award to Johnny, Milagros Alameda, Jomil and Edurne Irizarry for their tireless contributions to the Latino community. Johnny serves on the City's Philadelphia School Reform Commission and is Director for the Center for Hispanic Excellence: La Casa Latina at the University of Pennsylvania; also served as Executive Director/CEO of The Lighthouse, a 115-year-old multi-service community center in North Philadelphia. . . Milagros is a court interpreter for the City of Philadelphia, writer and educator. . . their son Jomil is an artist who has painted murals for the Mural Arts Program, Taller Puertorriqueno and The Lighthouse. . . and daughter Edurne works for Youth United For Change and is active on educational issues and youth leadership development.
* A food collection to benefit Philabundance. Fans are asked to donate Goya food products to help needy families in the Latino community. Goya Foods has once again pledged to donate a minimum of 5,000 pounds of food to match the collected food products. To date, more than 15,000 pounds of food have been collected at past Goya Latino Family Celebrations.
* Musical performances by the Los Brothers Band, who recently finished a national tour. . .recording artist Jose Gomilas, who will sing the National Anthem. . .and local artists Jimmy Jorge & the Latin Express and the Foto Rodriguez y Su Orquestra.
* Dancing by the award-winning Goya's K Company Dancers and the Fuego Dance Company, which won "Entertainer of the Year" at the 2008 Hispanic Choice Awards.
* Other local performers include S.T.E.P. & Caliente Dancers, the Ritmo & Sabor Dance Company, Aguanile Dance Company, and La Familia Rojas Folkloric Company.
* Tribute of 21 flags of Latino countries.
* Food with Latin flavor will be available at concession stands, including Goya food products. " Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59953 0 Latino summit draws 500, addresses how Reading can better serve group’s needs – Pennsylvania http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/01/latino-summit-draws-500-addresses-how-reading-can-better-serve-groups-needs-pennsylvania/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/01/latino-summit-draws-500-addresses-how-reading-can-better-serve-groups-needs-pennsylvania/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:05:13 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=59923 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59923 0 Immigrant’s story of hardship, love, deportation – Pittsburgh Latinos – the Mejias http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/immigrants-story-of-hardship-love-deportation-pittsburgh-latinos-the-mejias/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/immigrants-story-of-hardship-love-deportation-pittsburgh-latinos-the-mejias/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:17:31 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=59118 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59118 0 Latino program in Squirrel Hill aids those with language barriers – Pennsylvania http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/21/latino-program-in-squirrel-hill-aids-those-with-language-barriers-pennsylvania/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/21/latino-program-in-squirrel-hill-aids-those-with-language-barriers-pennsylvania/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:28:00 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=58838 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=58838 0 Alycia Lane gets TV news gig at KNBC in Los Angeles http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/21/alycia-lane-gets-tv-news-gig-at-knbc-in-los-angeles/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/21/alycia-lane-gets-tv-news-gig-at-knbc-in-los-angeles/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:24:15 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=58823 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=58823 0