Latino Community

Soranyi Benavides, of Allentown, creates handmade crochet designs and custom-made dresses. It's a fashion trend that is gaining in popularity.

The two-day summit featured a wellness expo and panel discussions by health leaders.

In Pennsylvania, more than 600,000 Latinos are eligible to vote this presidential election year. In a battleground state, their impact could help swing results in one direction or the other, observers say.

In its first year, the conference in Lancaster drew hundreds from across the state and was organized by committee members of the PA Latino Convention.

The conference in Lancaster this week will include workshops on business, entrepreneurship, technology, civic engagement, health and well-being, politics and government, and mentoring.

Commissioners from the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs held a meet-and-greet on the SteelStacks campus on Tuesday night.

Latino Connection will hold its annual health summit April 19 -20 at Wind Creek Event Center.

Here's a chance to mingle with Latino artists and musicians at an event at the IceHouse in Bethlehem.

During a meeting in Allentown Wednesday, Make the Road Pennsylvania organized a rally in opposition of a bill package from Rep. Ryan Mackenzie that they characterized as "anti-immigrant."

Three Kings Day is returning to the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m.Also known as Dia de los Reyes, the observance is a Christian feast day that commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the Christ child.

The 5th annual Pa. Latino Convention was held at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Allentown.

The Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, state Sen. Pat Browne and community partners announced a new initiative focusing on workforce development and economic well-being for the Lehigh Valley’s Hispanic community.

Hurricane Fiona hammered Puerto Rico with up to 15 inches of rain and knocked out power across the island.

Seniors say their families are safe but still in need of support.

The inaugural Latino Restaurant Week LV, highlighting Latino eateries and cuisine throughout the area, kicked off Thursday in Bethlehem. The event is dubbed as a week, but it actually will take place over three weeks in three cities: Sept. 15-23 in Bethlehem, Sept. 23-30 in Allentown and Sept. 30-Oct. 7 in Easton.

A pilot program using a translation service on iPads is now in place in Allentown, giving EMS workers the ability to connect patients with an interpreter 24 hours a day, seven days a week by video or phone call.

Artist Salina Almanzar-Oree created the mural, with help from Lehigh Valley students, seniors and others.

At very least, the remapping has divided the city of Allentown, leaders say.

This is the second time Enid Santiago and Peter Schweyer have faced off .

Norberto Dominguez says a shortened timeframe to campaign affected his decision.

The Futuros Empresarios program encourages students to aim for high power jobs.

Candidates say they intend to run for the Lehigh Valley's new Senate seat as well as a 3rd state House seat in Allentown.