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Students, oppose 76 Place and preserve Chinatown

10 October 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse and Bradley McEntee

Two students argue that their peers must get involved in the fight against 76 Place, which puts Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood at risk of displacement and financial ruin.

Live in Philly: Chinatown neighborhood hosts block cleanup

17 April 2018 Matt Altea

Each year, the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation hosts its annual Chinatown Spring Cleanup event. More than 200 attended this year’s event on Saturday, bringing with them brooms and shovels to clean both residential and commercial

Beasley Law alumna shows Chinatown’s food culture in tours

17 October 2017 Emily Trinh

Jamie Shanker runs Philly Food Adventures, which organizes food tours in Chinatown.

Night Market returns to Chinatown

01 October 2013 Sarae Gdovin

Over 60 food vendors will be attending the final Night Market of the season.

Escapes from city life found within city limits

05 March 2013 Nicole Soll

How to leave the hustle and bustle of Philadelphia without taking a step outside city confines.

Under the Radar: Powerhouse, Electric Factory Discount, Abakus Halloween Party, The Harvest

23 October 2012 Desirae Holland

Under the Radar, week of Oct. 23rd, 2012

Philadelphia upholds Chinese New Year traditions

23 January 2012 Sarah Elizabeth Guy

The Chinese New Year comes to Chinatown. The Khoo family explains their traditions. Grandma Leung, the elder of the Khoo family, emigrated from China to the United States with her husband and daughter. Leung actively

Chinatown restaurant prepares mock meats to vegetarians’ delight

30 August 2010 Sydney Scott

Enjoy a tranquil dining experience and inexpensive prices at New Harmony Vegetarian Restaurant.

Chinatown’s Lee How Fook a hidden gem

08 September 2009

The Center City restaurant boasts a welcoming atmosphere and authenticity in dishes traditional and atypical.

Painting Chinatown Red

21 October 2008

In July, six Chinese artists left their homes in Tianjin for a four-month stay in Philadelphia. Their sacrifice was made in the name of the Friendship Gate.