94-year-old woman sees decades-old dream come true with Chinatown Stitch project
The Chinatown Stitch Project is part of a federal program to reconnect communities that were cut off by highways and other infrastructure.
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The Chinatown Stitch Project is part of a federal program to reconnect communities that were cut off by highways and other infrastructure.
Despite a neighborhood showing 75% of people opposing the Sixers proposed arena in Center City, a key community group has decided to stay neutral in the decision.
Vietnam Restaurant, located in Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood, is one of six restaurants in the country to be awarded the 2024 America's Classics Award.
The restaurant on the edge of Chinatown is honored with the foundation's America's Classics Award.
The highlight of the Lunar New Year's Day Parade is the lion dance, a traditional Chinese dance accompanied by drumming and firecrackers, that is performed to scare off evil spirits.
The highlight of the parade is the lion dance, a traditional Chinese dance accompanied by drumming and firecrackers, that is performed to scare off evil spirits.
Ideas for the area include more housing, small businesses and open space.
The Vine Street Expressway has split Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood for decades. But now, city officials want to change that and they plan to "stitch" the divided neighborhood back together.
The city is making plans to reconnect Chinatown – long divided by the Vine Street Expressway.
A public meeting will be held at Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia to discuss the 76ers proposed arena in Center City near Chinatown.
One man was shot leaving a club in Chinatown early Wednesday morning.
A 38-year old man is suffering after he was shot in the head in Philadelphia's Chinatown section early Wednesday, police said.
Tap Esports Center on Cherry Street hosted the event Wednesday night.
The Sixers say the proposed 76 Place arena will generate $200 million for schools and $800 million for the city over 30 years.
Passengers planning on taking a Greyhound bus from their usual terminal in Chinatown were in for a surprise Wednesday. That's because a sign on the terminal door directed them to a new location. Madeleine Wright reports that many passengers are not happy with the change.
The proposed arena, 76 Place at Market East, would be built where part of the Fashion District Mall is. It's on the edge of Chinatown from Market to Cuthbert Streets between 10th and 11th.
Marcella Baietto reports.
Demonstrators gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall to shut down a proposal from the team.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
Philadelphia officials say they are launching an independent study on the impact the Sixers' proposed arena would have on Center City.
The city says the studies will assess the building design, community impact and urban planning, economic impact and the parking and traffic impact.
Seth Kaplan reports.
The group says the arena would benefit the Black community by creating jobs and business development opportunities.
The group says it's worried about the impact the arena would have on people in Chinatown.
The building would not be in Chinatown, but residents say it will directly impact them when it comes to traffic and other development.
