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Player: Izzy Colon 

By John Buntin, National Institute for Latino Policy


Rep. Angel Cruz (D) will be serving in his fourth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 180th District, Philadelphia County. During his tenure, Rep. Cruz has drafted and had enacted several important pieces of legislation; obtained grants for numerous non-profit organizations in the district including ASPIRA of Pennsylvania; and played the leading role in the abduction investigation and return of Delamar Vera, which made international news.  Cruz, of Puerto Rican origins,  is the only Latino serving in the Pennsylvania State House of Representattives. 

Written by: Wil Shamlin

After months of anticipation, I finally saw my favorite salsa recording artist in person on Saturday.