Advocates suspect control of information and Moore’s identity affected response

Investigators say police used reasonable force in firing 16 shots at Roxanne Moore, critically wounding her.

City with large Latino populations try to find ways to celebrate the month while also tackling civic responsibilities.

After protests in the city over the killing of 27-year-old Ricardo Munoz, leaders said the city needs more mental health professionals.

Gun shop owners and police say civil unrest, the pandemic and the upcoming election are factors in increased gun and ammo sales.

Studies and testimonials show that Latinos and immigrants face disproportionate financial and health-related hardships during the pandemic.

As the fate of DACA remains up in the air, one young undocumented immigrant is determined to fight for other people like her.

Immigrant advocates are calling on Governor Tom Wolf and the state legislature to extend the moratorium on evictions to 90 days past whenever the emergency declaration in Pennsylvania is lifted.

The Spanish-language application comes several months later than what many Latino advocacy groups had originally expected. The threat of litigation against the commonwealth and the counties Berks, Lehigh, Philadelphia was seriously considered. But, the effort between the state and community organizations to roll out them out remained collaborative rather than combative, according to those involved.  

Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the county.