Community + Pennsylvania Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 19, 2009

Members of Franklin County’s Hispanic community meet with Immigration officials to discuss becoming legal residents – Pennsylvania

November 18, 2009

Pennsylvania State Police officials meet with Chambersburg Area Hispanic leaders about traffic stop procedures

November 10, 2009

Reading Latino Summit’s 87 ideas released – Mayor says recommendations will be pored over, addressed – Pennsylvania

November 4, 2009

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

Lehigh Valley public schools have experienced growth in population of Latino students over past decade – Pennsylvania

After nearly a quarter of a century, Lebanon’s Hispanic Outreach program is moving to a new home with a new sponsor. – Pennsylvania

October 26, 2009

The Daniel Torres Hispanic Center in Reading expects a $100,000 budget deficit by summer if it can’t find new funding.

October 2, 2009

Reading’s Hispanic Center In Financial Trouble, Future Uncertain – Pennsylvania

September 24, 2009

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.

September 21, 2009

First Hispanic Harvest Festival in Franklin County is a hit – Pennsylvania

September 15, 2009

In a kickoff to Latino Heritage Month, a local group is honoring those who have helped the Latino community in the Delaware Valley.

September 1, 2009

Latino summit draws 500, addresses how Reading can better serve group’s needs – Pennsylvania

August 21, 2009

Latino program in Squirrel Hill aids those with language barriers – Pennsylvania

August 13, 2009

Union Township’s Hopewell Furnace starring in documentary by Latino students from Pottstown

July 13, 2009

There’s a new political action committee in Philadelphia, and it’s one that Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez is proud to be affiliated with. – Latino Empowerment Alliance of the Delaware Valley (LEAD)

June 1, 2009

Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce strives to help businesses expand into Latin America

May 6, 2009

Hispanic group: Verdict is ‘outrage’ – Shenandoah is uneasy after 2 are acquitted of murdering Mexican.

December 15, 2008

Census figures show number of Hispanics in Lehigh Valley climbing – Pennsylvania

November 3, 2008

Reaching out to county’s Latinos – Penn State Cooperative Extension seeks to inform Latino community about services.

October 16, 2008

GACLA Hosts 5th Annual Latino-America Identity Reaffirmation Day

September 25, 2008

The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has a new office and a renewed focus

September 22, 2008

Latino Contributions to Pennsylvania, Nation Lauded at Evening Ceremony – MarketWatch

September 16, 2008

The fifth annual Latino festival in Reading has a new name – Berks Latin Music Fest – and a new focus. – Pennsylvania

Hispanic center debuts – Centro Hispano replaces the York Spanish American Center. – Pennsylvania

September 15, 2008

Suburban police accused of racially profiling of Latinos – Pittsburgh

September 12, 2008

Thousands Paying Final Respects To Fallen Officer – Philadelphia’s Isabel Nazario

September 9, 2008

Answers still lacking in Shenandoah – Pennsylvania

The death Friday of Officer Isabel Nazario was particularly painful among the Police Department’s Latinos and in the city’s Puerto Rican community, who remembered her as a doting mother and friend, as a tough professional, and as a pioneer. – Philadelphia

August 28, 2008

A federal judge on Wednesday signed an agreement aimed at adding Hispanic representation to a northeastern Pennsylvania school board, settling a lawsuit that alleged the district’s method of electing board members was discriminatory.

August 18, 2008

Hearings for three in Shenandoah beating interrupted briefly by Latino demonstrators in Pottsville, Pennsylvania

August 12, 2008

Philadelphia Travel: Latino Festivals for the Fall

Lawyers Aim To Crack Language Barrier – More Spanish Speakers Look For Legal Aid In Area – Harrisonburg, Pennsylvania

According to the Bureau of the Census, the Hispanic population of Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties increased by nearly 5,000 between 2006 and 2007, to just over 44,000 — an increase of more than 10%. In Lackawanna County, the Hispanic population increased by 12.5%; in Luzerne County, it rose by more than 20%. – Northeast Pennsylvania

August 10, 2008

Video: MALDEF discusses the Shenandoah, Pennsylvania Murder (Hate Crime) on CNN

August 5, 2008

Mexican’s Death Bares a Town’s Ethnic Tension – Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

August 4, 2008

Health workers to get training on Hispanic culture – Lackawanna College, Pennsylvania

July 30, 2008

Call for peace echoes at vigil for slain Mexican in Shenandoah – Pennsylvania

The Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia promised to address the problems that a local farmworkers’ support group had presented to them in dozens of written complaints during a meeting Tuesday in Glassboro.

July 27, 2008

According to reports from WNEP-TV and the Associated Press three white Schuylkill County teens are charged with the beating death of a Hispanic man nearly two weeks ago. All are from well-known families in Shenandoah and some are on the high school football team. One of the teens charged is a Bloomsburg University student.

July 24, 2008

Luis Ramirez was beaten to death last week by a group of white teenagers yelling racial slurs in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. Despite eyewitness testimony, no charges have been filed. Democracy Now speaks with Arielle Garcia, a friend of Ramirez who witnessed the attack.

July 21, 2008

Celebrating 25 years of Hispanic culture – Hispanic Cultural Festival in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Mexican immigrant’s beating at hands of youths exposes racial tensions in Pennsylvania town – Shenandoah

June 22, 2008

Dominican businesses booming in Philadelphia

June 17, 2008

Doing it on her own – Coughlin grad Noemi Tlatenchi speaks language of success – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

May 27, 2008

New PTA aims to help Latino students – Hazleton, Pennsylvania

May 12, 2008

‘Ritmo Latino’ launches today – Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

April 21, 2008

York Springs rental rules: Landlords, Hispanics object – Pennsylvania

April 7, 2008

Hispanic church finds ‘dream’ home – York, Pennsylvania

January 30, 2008

The Hispanic Center publishes Pittsburgh’s first Spanish Services Directory

January 7, 2008

Hispanic community marks Three King’s Day – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

January 2, 2008

Local civic leader Luis Ramos dies in crash – Pennsylvania

December 9, 2007

Hispanic Center of Pittsburgh releases service directory

November 5, 2007

A Latino leader talks about the gains, the pains – Will Gonzales – Philadelphia

October 15, 2007

Disputed Zogby study could spawn another look – Hazleton, Pennsylvania

October 11, 2007

City, school officials rip Zogby study – Hazleton

October 8, 2007

Church goes Latino, takes up immigration reform – Hazleton, Pennsylvania

September 19, 2007

Pennsylvania to study at-risk Hispanic youths – Lancaster County

August 27, 2007

Meeting addresses Latino questions about civil rights – Hazleton, Pennsylvania

July 24, 2007

AT&T and League of United Latin American Citizens Empower Philadelphia Hispanic Community Organization with Technology

July 10, 2007

Latino group flourishing in new home – Lebanon, Pennsylvania

July 1, 2007

Small towns trying to deal with growing Hispanic population – Hanover, Pennsylvania

May 30, 2007

Puerto Ricans fed up with negative stereotypes – Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

April 23, 2007

Statewide Latino outreach gets Allentown direction – Pennsylvania

January 7, 2007

Rendell suspends head of Latino commission after crash – Pennsylvania

January 3, 2007

Latino radio show hosts sponsor toys program – Hazleton, Pennsylvania

December 19, 2006

United Way reaches out to Latinos – Pennsylvania

December 15, 2006

Three Latino Organizations Recognize GACLAS Executive Director With Award – Philadelphia

December 14, 2006

Hispanic center vows to reopen – Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

December 13, 2006

Hispanic centers status uncertain – Mount Pleasant Hispanic American Center – Pennsylvania

December 7, 2006

Hispanic center needs funds fast – Chambersburg, Pennsylvania