(15:10) Several Yemeni-style coffee shops have opened in Philly over the last few years, providing gathering places for immigrant and Muslim communities, and serving dessert and hot beverages until late at night, long after most other coffee shops in the city are closed. Around the Block reporter Kejsi Ruka recently visited one of the newest Yemeni-style cafes in the city to find out what makes these places special.

(02:47) Judges are in charge of making decisions that impact all of our lives, but the elections that put them in positions of power are usually not that popular among voters. However, in recent years, more people are realizing the ways in which the judicial branch can support certain political agendas. While a lot more money and interest is being poured into judicial elections, Around the Block’s Kejsi Ruka explores the pros and cons of electing judges, and an alternative to the current system.

(0:50) Amidst all of the national upheaval, local nonprofit organizations have been on the ground providing critical services and support to immigrant communities. Around the Block’s Kejsi Ruka spoke to some of the city’s immigrant-serving nonprofits to understand how this administration has affected the work they do and the people they work with.

(0:27) Block by Block's Kejsi Ruka reports that a group of advocates for immigrants in the region is pushing to strengthen the city's stance in making Philadelphia public schools a safe place for students from immigrant families.