Tag: Chinatown
Majority of Chinatown businesses fear Sixers arena would ‘destroy’ the neighborhood
A majority of business owners in Chinatown have signed a petition formally opposing the project, which would sit feet from the neighborhood.
1 year ago
Representatives from 76 Devcorp drew Ben Simmons levels of boos from the crowd.
2 years ago
New details emerge about Sixers’ proposal for new arena
The team behind the billion-dollar development led a media tour of the potential footprint of the arena on Friday afternoon.
2 years ago
The 76ers’ proposed arena could give Market East the lifeline it needs
The 76ers' proposed arena isn’t happening tomorrow — we have time to vet, analyze, and give careful consideration, argues former Philly Mayor Michael A. Nutter.
2 years ago
‘Community is irrelevant’ to developers who have tried to exploit Chinatown
Behemoth developments in residential communities destroy the fabric that has held people together over generations.
2 years ago
Amid a COVID recovery, major fire disrupts Chinatown businesses
The fire has caused an almost complete shutdown of the Chinatown business area because of closed streets and hoses stretched to douse the flames.
2 years ago
2-alarm Chinatown fire under control, resident evacuated
Action News reports that there was a partial collapse at the building.
2 years ago
City to apply for funds to cap portion of Vine Street Expressway through Chinatown
The federal grant would come from a program designed to reconnect communities separated by highway construction.
2 years ago
‘Who’s benefiting?’: As Chinatown gentrifies, Rail Park begins equitable development plan
In the shadow of the Rail Park, neighborhoods are changing. The park’s backers hope to shape the area’s evolution and curb displacement.
2 years ago
Philly is capping I-95 at Penn’s Landing. Could Nicetown or Chinatown be next?
Washington could help heal Philly neighborhoods torn apart by highways with a new $3 billion funding bil.
3 years ago
Anti-Asian racism has been perpetuated in Philadelphia’s urban space. It’s time for that to change.
Philadelphia’s Chinatown falls short of providing a high-quality community space. Other AAPI residents across the city also lack public space.
3 years ago
‘I do not feel safe’: Over 300 rally in Chinatown against anti-Asian violence, harassment
The rally and march were held to honor the 8 victims of last week’s shooting in the Atlanta area and support the city’s own Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
3 years ago
Police investigating ‘hateful and racist’ vandalism in Chinatown, South Philly
Philly police say they are actively investigating two incidents of racist vandalism in Chinatown and in South Philly.
3 years ago
‘Chinatown is pretty quiet’: Coronavirus scare upends Philly businesses, schools and travel plans
Officials say there’s no cause for panic, but are implementing widespread efforts to contain the disease.
4 years ago
PATCO overlooked Chinatown in plans to reopen Franklin Square Station
A Chinatown resident opposes PATCO’s plan to reopen Franklin Square Station because of threats to green space and other possible impacts.
5 years ago