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Micaela Hood/LehighValleyNews.comLocal high school and college students — including first-generation college student biology major Rachel Apiolaza — received $1,000 scholarships from the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley and the Latino Leadership Alliance in their first year presenting the awards since a merger. -
Micaela Hood/LehighValleyNews.comAs families celebrated Día de los Reyes, Sunday's celebration marked the end of the holiday season as children received Toys for Tots gifts during a joyful event that honored tradition and community.
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The Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival will return to Allentown on Sunday, July 28. It kicks off at noon at North Fifth and Hamilton streets. -
The short film, 'Love Letters to Bethlehem,' made its debut on Tuesday at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. It is now available to stream on YouTube.
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Hot temperatures and Jamaican-centric food teamed with cool music at the third annual OneEarth ReggaeFest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Saturday.
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Jose Rivera is the new community engagement coordinator at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, connecting families with food, education and other resources.
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Pablo Batista, Hector Rosado and Luisito Rosario will headline ArtsQuest's ¡Sabor! Latin Festival on Saturday, June 29.
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On Sunday morning, the Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ in Allentown will hold its reopening worship service for the first time since it closed in 2022.
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The 36 individuals who lost their homes after a three-alarm fire on in Allentown on Tuesday are being offered shelter and assistance at the Allentown YMCA by the American Red Cross.
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Soranyi Benavides, of Allentown, creates handmade crochet designs and custom-made dresses. It's a fashion trend that is gaining in popularity.
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The two-day summit featured a wellness expo and panel discussions by health leaders.
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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.
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Norberto Dominguez says a shortened timeframe to campaign affected his decision.
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The Futuros Empresarios program encourages students to aim for high power jobs.
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Candidates say they intend to run for the Lehigh Valley's new Senate seat as well as a 3rd state House seat in Allentown.
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It's the 1st time the city, which has a majority of Hispanic residents, will host the convention.
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LVHN's Dr. Robert Ray Jr. is working with an internal task force on diversity and inclusion.
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Critics of the new maps, like Victor Martinez, say they reduced the number of Latinos in some districts.
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Opponents say a new Lehigh Valley Senate seat splinters rapidly-growing Latino communities.
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The term "LatinX" is meant to include everyone and make them feel welcome.
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Impacting the lives of young people is a matter of partnerships, says a CADCA official and community organizer.
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The money will be used in part for neighborhood improvement projects and job training.
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The Democrat becomes the youngest ever elected to Allentown council.
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Candidates reach out to potential voters by going door-to-door and hosting listening sessions.
