Rep. Brendan Boyle says he's determined to get funding for Chinatown Stitch
The Trump administration canceled $160 million in federal funding for the Chinatown Stitch when the Big, Beautiful bill passed.
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The Trump administration canceled $160 million in federal funding for the Chinatown Stitch when the Big, Beautiful bill passed.
Two men were stabbed after an altercation outside a bar in Chinatown overnight. It happened on the 1000 block of Arch Street. According to police, the suspect was removed from the bar after becoming aggressive. Once outside, an altercation developed, and two victims were stabbed. The police located and detained the suspect. One victim is in critical condition, the other is stable.
Firefighters were called to a burning section of The Rail Park along Vine Street in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
The Chinatown Stitch project, first announced in 2023, aimed to cap the Vine Street Expressway between 10th and 13th streets. Now, the future of the project is uncertain.
A transformational effort to reconnect Philadelphia's Chinatown may be in jeopardy after a Republican-backed federal bill, supported by President Trump, appears to have stripped nearly all of the project's promised funding.
It was a celebration in Chinatown. The reason: a transformative project for seniors. A Chinese dragon led the grand opening celebration of Man An House, an affordable senior housing center at the corner of 9th and Vine streets. The project transformed a surface parking lot into a 5-story building with 51 apartments for seniors 62 and older.
A new development at the corner of 9th and Vine streets will provide dozens of new housing units for Philadelphians 62 and older in Chinatown.
Lion Sports Bar is offering $100,000 to anyone who enters their perfect bracket challenge. The bar opens March 13 in Chinatown.
The next Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29, when it will be the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac. Howard Monroe is at Bai Wei in Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood to hear more about plans to celebrate the new year.
The No Arena Coalition held a press conference in response to the news that the Sixers' plans to build a new arena in the city's Market East neighborhood fell through. Multiple organizations, including members of the Asian Americans United, Save Chinatown Coalition, Chinese Christian Church & Center, Black Philly 4 Chinatown, Students for the Preservation of Chinatown and the Ginger Arts Center, spoke during the press conference at the Chinatown Arch.
Philadelphia 76ers fans said they were surprised but happy to hear that a deal for the team to build a new arena in Center City near Chinatown has fallen through.
Plans to build a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City have fallen through, and the team now plans to stay in South Philly, according to sources close to the negotiations.
Amid tensions over a new Sixers arena, union members stepped up to help a beloved Chinatown restaurant reopen after it was forced to close.
CBS News Philadelphia is learning there's more to the story about a popular restaurant in Philadelphia's Chinatown that was forced to shut down days before Christmas.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Back in business. A popular restaurant in Chinatown reopened its doors on Saturday after the business was shuttered because of a potential safety hazard. We first told you about the sudden shutdown at Sang Kee Peking Duck House last weekend. Ryan Hughes has the follow-up.
Philadelphia City Council is expected to vote to approve a 76ers arena for Market East Thursday.
A well-known restaurant in Chinatown has been forced to shut down due to an electrical hazard caused by a damaged steam pipe under the sidewalk.
A well known restaurant in Chinatown has been forced to shut down. L&I said the restaurant can't reopen until the electrical and fire panels are repaired. Ryan Hughes reports.
It was another raucous day in Philadelphia City Council chambers, filled by both supporters of the proposed 76 Place and critics concerned about how the arena, if built, would impact the adjacent Chinatown neighborhood.
The bills passed out of council's Committee of the Whole Thursday morning after the vote was tabled Wednesday. The bills will need to pass a second council vote next week.
The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation is calling on the Sixers to include $163 million in the Community Benefits Agreement — more than triple the Sixers' initial offer.
A 67-year-old woman pedestrian died Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a car in Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
Tuesday marked another big step in making a Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City a reality.
A Luzerne County man was arrested for vandalizing a Humpty Dumpty statue at a mini golf course in Cape May, police said.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Police said Terrell Burton, 41, was killed after he fell off a SEPTA subway platform and was hit by a train early Wednesday.
Police say Muhammad Sakho, 10, was last seen near Penrose Elementary School in the Eastwick neighborhood of Philadelphia.
A growing number of American workers are leaving paid time off on the table, and career experts say the long‑term cost is catching up.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
A Luzerne County man was arrested for vandalizing a Humpty Dumpty statue at a mini golf course in Cape May, police said.
It'll still feel brutally cold in Philadelphia Wednesday, though temps climb slightly back above freezing. Looking to the weekend, the region could see its biggest snowstorm in a decade.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Police said Terrell Burton, 41, was killed after he fell off a SEPTA subway platform and was hit by a train early Wednesday.
Police said Terrell Burton, 41, was killed after he fell off a SEPTA subway platform and was hit by a train early Wednesday.
Police say Muhammad Sakho, 10, was last seen near Penrose Elementary School in the Eastwick neighborhood of Philadelphia.
A growing number of American workers are leaving paid time off on the table, and career experts say the long‑term cost is catching up.
Since 2022, criminals impersonating police officers have contacted Chinese students and told the victims they're under investigation for alleged financial crimes in China, the FBI said.
The Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees before the 2026 Grammy Awards.
A Luzerne County man was arrested for vandalizing a Humpty Dumpty statue at a mini golf course in Cape May, police said.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said losing prized free-agent Bo Bichette to rival New York Mets was a "gut punch."
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
As winter months put pressure on the nation's blood supply, the American Red Cross says it's facing a severe blood shortage. Jennifer Graham, CEO of the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region, joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the urgent need for donations and how they help save lives.
Many Americans leave paid time off on the table, and others have skipped taking it altogether in the past year. Josh Sidorowicz shares a preview of this week's In Your Corner podcast, where he dives into this issue with career coach Rita Friedman. Check out the full episode on the CBS Philadelphia YouTube channel.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center says it relocated a seal they found resting on a beach in Brigantine, New Jersey, and urged the public to avoid the animals if they encounter them on the sand.
Animal activist group PETA told the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club that it would pay for a hologram replacement of Punxsutawney Phil if the organization agrees to retire Phil and his family to a sanctuary.
Scammers impersonating Chinese police officers are continuing to target international students in Philadelphia – particularly students from China – in an attempt to get money from the victims, the city's FBI field office said.