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Satisfy your craving with a city food tour...literally

If you live in Philadelphia you know it's a "touring" kind of town. Visitors to Philadelphia can choose from an assortment of options to explore the area, including those of the automotive, audio,...

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Spring up your April with the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts

So the weather isn't that exciting as of right now but that shouldn't stop you from planning ahead. April usually calls for good weather and with the upcoming Philadelphia International Festival of...

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Celebrating Dia del Niño

The Please Touch Museum will celebrate their 3rd Annual Día del Niño tomorrow Saturday, May 7. The all-day celebration of Latin American culture, will feature a performance by Latin American folkloric...

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Raices Culturales celebrates 20 years with new location y mas

When an organization hits a milestone year, it's very much reason to celebrate. However, there are more times to rejoice a cultural institution when it moves to a new location and attempts to reach a...

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Festival season gets cultural in the city of brotherly love (and more)

As PIFA closed out last month, there's no reason why cultural institutions should stop producing festivals. The summer season opens its doors and Latino culture will surely play a role in this year's...

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Center City gets more Latino flavor

For anyone who has lived in Philadelphia for the past 10+ years, they know Latino events (festivals, parades, parties, etc.) are usually held in el barrio. However, over the last few years I've...

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Two weekends of cultura Latina

Festival season is in full effect in Philadelphia. Even with hot temperatures, it's always good to get out of the house and enjoy festivals, attractions and more. The best part is that most of the...

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Hispanic Heritage continues with returning and new festivals

As we close out the summer, that can only mean one thing...scrambling to find something to do in good weather before the weather keeps us indoors. Although Philadelphia is not known for it's Latino...

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National Association of Latino Arts & Culture Conference To Be Held In Philly

Today the National Association of Latino Arts & Culture (NALAC) announced their 21st anniversary conference will be held in Philadelphia, PA at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The five day...

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A look at Entérate Hispanic Magazine

The year is 2011 and journlism is probably at one of its worst times ever. However, for Hispanic media it seems to be growing and growing. With the growth of the Hispanic population all over the...

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The Delaware Valley's Most Influential Latinos for 2011

The Delaware Valley’s Most Influential Latinos Foundation honors the 2011 Delaware Valley’s 50 Most Influential Latinos on Thursday, December 1st , from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia...

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Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia recognizes Latino culture

Today, fifty-five ideas for the Philadelphia arts have been chosen as finalists in the 2012 Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia. 1,267 applicants answered the question: "What's your best idea for the...

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El Concilio celebrates 50 years

Who is Concilio you ask? Founded in 1962, The Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Inc. (Concilio) is the oldest Latino organization in Philadelphia and has a well-established reputation as a...

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Community gardens embracing Latino culture

I currently live in a North Philadelphia neighborhood most call Norris Square. This neighborhood like many others is taken care of by and for the community. During the summer you can see families...

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Penn Museum's Maya 2012 questions the end of the world

Ask yourself whether or not the end of the world will end in December 2012? Now go through all the possible answers and now ask yourself again. This is what the Penn Museum (University of Pennsylvania...

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Hispanic Fiesta returns with star studded line-up

Every year the Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Inc. (Concilio) produces a series of cultural events which inspire all of the regions Latinos. In addition to Concilio's regular social...

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Philadelphia's Hispanic media growing strong

If you conduct a search for media layoffs in the United States, the results are astounding. Major media companies are hiring less, paying less and firing more. However, Philadelphia tends to be going...

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Bomba Estereo at World Cafe Live

There comes a time when we ask ourselves, "I want to go somewhere different." I tend to come across these thoughts several times. Whenever an interesting event hits I try to convince a friend to come....

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Two weekends. Two cultures. One goal. (Feria del Barrio & El Festival del Grito)

Over the past two weekend I attended two major events in our community. Feria del Barrio celebrated their 28th anniversary on Sunday, September 9 and El Festival del Grito de la Independencia de...

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Philadelphia turns red, white and blue for the Puerto Rican Day Parade (Photos)

Philadelphia will turn into a different shade of red, white and blue when the Benjamin Franklin Parkway plays host to the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. Organized by Concilio, the parade begins at...

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