Philly City Council passes ICE Out legislation, limiting ICE operations within the city
Philly City Council passes ICE Out legislation, limiting ICE operations within the city
The bill package passed during Thursday’s council meeting after being fast-tracked out of committee last week.
Philadelphia now has some of the most stringent policies targeting ICE operations of any city in the U.S. after its City Council passed a package of seven bills aimed at reigning in the conduct of ICE agents and putting up more guardrails between the agency and the city’s immigrant communities.
Safe Healthy Homes Act advances again out of Philadelphia City Council Committee
Safe Healthy Homes Act advances again out of Philadelphia City Council Committee
A final vote for the package is now expected on Thursday, April 16.
After a lawsuit brought by two Philadelphia landlords forced an additional hearing on Monday, March 30, Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and The Homeless passed the Safe Healthy Homes Act for a second time.
Mayor Parker’s new nearly $7 billion budget puts economic mobility at the center
Mayor Parker’s new nearly $7 billion budget puts economic mobility at the center
The new budget proposes more investments in workforce development, housing, and even a new student loan program.
As she stood inside City Hall, the Mayor proposed a nearly $7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget with an eye towards holding up one of her main campaign promises to expand economic opportunity for all Philadelphians.
ICE Out: un nuevo paquete de proyectos de ley del ayuntamiento tomaría medidas drásticas contra las operaciones de inmigración de la agencia en Filadelfia
El martes 27 de enero, defensores de los inmigrantes se unieron a concejales de la ciudad de Filadelfia y otros funcionarios electos para anunciar ICE Out, una iniciativa para frenar la autoridad del ICE y las operaciones de la agencia en Filadelfia.
Philly City Councilmembers, immigrant advocates announce ICE Out bill package cracking down on ICE agents and operations in the city
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, immigration advocates joined Philadelphia City Councilmembers and other elected officials to announce ICE Out — to crack down on ICE's authority and the agency’s operations in Philadelphia.
Como o crime encerrou as atividades de um restaurante referência da comunidade do Sul da Filadélfia
By Nigel Thompson. November 11, 2024.
O negócio dos sonhos de Alma Romero, o Alma del Mar, chegou a um fim doloroso após uma agressão violenta e uma série de crimes não resolvidos no sul da Filadélfia. Desde o impacto emocional do ataque até a frustração com a resposta da polícia, a história de Alma é uma de resiliência diante da adversidade. “Quantas vezes você foi atingida?”, perguntou o policial — uma pergunta que moldou seu caminho em busca de justiça.
Cómo el crimen cerró un pilar de la comunidad en el sur de Filadelfia
Por Nigel Thompson. 11 de noviembre de 2024.
El negocio soñado de Alma Romero, Alma del Mar, llegó a un final desgarrador después de una agresión violenta y una serie de crímenes no resueltos en el sur de Filadelfia. Desde el impacto emocional del ataque hasta la frustración con la respuesta policial, la historia de Alma es una de resiliencia frente a la adversidad. “¿Cuántas veces te golpearon?”, preguntó el oficial, una pregunta que marcó su camino hacia la justicia.
Antes da posse de Trump, defensores da imigração na Filadélfia pedem apoio a líderes locais
Por Nigel Thompson, em 18 de janeiro de 2025.
Antes da posse de Trump, os defensores da Filadélfia cobram dos líderes locais que protejam as comunidades de imigrantes, focando em autoridades como a prefeita Cherelle Parker e a deputada Mary Gay Scanlon. Ativistas, incluindo Nancy Nguyen, pressionam por um apoio mais forte e reafirmação das políticas de cidade-santuário para combater as crescentes ameaças.
Antes de la investidura de Trump, defensores de inmigración en Filadelfia piden apoyo a líderes locales
Por Nigel Thompson, 18 de enero de 2025.
Antes de la toma de posesión de Trump, defensores en Filadelfia piden a líderes locales proteger a las comunidades inmigrantes, enfocándose en figuras como la alcaldesa Cherelle Parker y la congresista Mary Gay Scanlon. Activistas, incluyendo a Nancy Nguyen, exigen un mayor apoyo y la reafirmación de las políticas de santuario de la ciudad para enfrentar las crecientes amenazas.
Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Philly immigration advocates call on local leaders for support
By Nigel Thompson on January 18th, 2025.
Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Philadelphia advocates call on local leaders to protect immigrant communities, focusing on figures like Mayor Cherelle Parker and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon. Activists, including Nancy Nguyen, push for stronger support and reaffirmation of the city’s sanctuary policies to combat rising threats.
How crime closed a community staple in South Philadelphia
By Nigel Thompson. November 11, 2024.
Alma Romero’s dream business, Alma del Mar, came to a heartbreaking end after a violent assault and a string of unaddressed crimes in South Philadelphia. From the emotional toll of the attack to the frustration with the police response, Alma’s story is one of resilience in the face of adversity. “How many times were you hit?” the officer asked—a question that shaped her path to justice.