Tag: Chinatown
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.
3 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.
4 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.
4 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.
5 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
Chinatown is building the gathering space the community needs
Since its beginnings, Chinatown has never had a space of its own. There have never been public facilities for people to gather, celebrate and be together.
5 years ago
Chinatown CDC is marketing the ‘hood’s tallest tower as a $67 million lux address
The project was originally planned with an affordable housing component, but is now being pitched to investors as a luxury property.
5 years ago
New $65M legal center hopes to be game changer for Philly’s poor
The Equal Justice Center will be a one-stop-shop for low-income residents to get help from Philly’s civil legal aid community.
5 years ago
Chinatown landmark spared the wrecking ball, for now
Redevelopment plans for a Chinatown landmark changed after community outcry. City planners are working with the owner on a new design.
6 years ago
Celebrating tradition — and a southeastern Chinese god’s 1,189th birthday — in Philly
Some attendees came by the busload from Washington, D.C. and New York City to attend Philly’s eleventh Chinese Hoyu Folk Culture Festival.
6 years ago
Listen 2:19One of Philly’s oldest art collectives, Space 1026, to lose its home of 20 years
Keeping Philly weird for 20 years, Space 1026 is forced out of their Chinatown building.
6 years ago