More than 15% of Philadelphia residents were born outside the United States, and many come from countries where English is not the primary language. As Block by Block reporter Ahmed Hassouna reports, that poses challenges for students who are learning English as a second language.
Author Archives: Ahmed Hassouna
Ahmed Hassouna is a Philadelphia-based documentary filmmaker and community reporter. His work focuses on arts, culture, and community stories, highlighting the voices of artists and local communities. Ahmed has produced video segments for community media and independent projects that explore identity, memory, and cultural expression.
With a background in filmmaking and education, he is interested in using audio and visual storytelling to connect people and share meaningful stories from everyday life.
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Community cafe profile: Time & Peace Cafe & Gallery
Amadee Braxton There are hundreds of coffee shops in Philadelphia, and while many are part of big chains like Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts, there are dozens of smaller independent cafes that stand out by offering more personal and local experiences. Block by block, reporters Abby Cruz and Ahmed Hassouna stopped by Time and Peace Cafe […]