App helps Phila. immigrants navigate services

This app sounds like it would be a big help to anyone who needs immigrant services or help translating something for themselves.  - - Donna Poisl

By Summer Ballentine, Inquirer Staff Writer

The Philly311 Mobile App for smartphones has released new features to help immigrants and residents who speak English as a second language navigate city services, city officials announced Friday.

Information about translation programs to help users communicate with city services and a list of community resources are two new features. The app can be translated into 16 languages, including Spanish, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese.

Click on the globe icon labeled "Language Assistance" in the Philly311 app to explore resources for other language speakers.
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