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· Ryan General
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival faces deficit after diversity funding cuts
The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, the city’s only dedicated Asian American film organization, is confronting a critical financial gap after federal diversity-focused arts funding was reduced. Leaders say the loss of anticipated grants and one major corporate sponsor…
· Carl Samson
Appeals court revives suit over Philadelphia’s ZIP code-based school admissions
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Philadelphia’s magnet school admissions process could be seen as “blatantly unconstitutional,” reviving a legal challenge that threatens the district’s approach to elite school enrollment. Catch up: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
· Ryan General
Cambodian refugee dies in ICE custody in Philadelphia
A Cambodian refugee who came to the U.S. as a child died in a Philadelphia hospital after spending three days in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to federal officials. Parady La, 46, was detained outside his home in Upper Darby on Jan. 6…
· Carl Samson
Bipartisan backlash erupts as Philadelphia raises Chinese flag
Philadelphia officials raised the Chinese flag over City Hall on Tuesday, triggering widespread criticism from lawmakers who argued it legitimizes the Chinese Community Party’s (CCP) authoritarian government. Driving the news: The flag-raising ceremony took place through the…
· Carl Samson
Philadelphia cops seek suspects in violent robberies that targeted Asian men
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects believed responsible for at least three violent robberies targeting Asian men in Center City’s Chinatown area from June 14-16. About the incidents: The Chinatown attack spree began at around 9:30 p.m. on June 14 when a…
· Carl Samson
Philadelphia’s ‘Chinatown Stitch’ project threatened by federal funding cuts
Philadelphia’s $160 million “Chinatown Stitch” project, designed to heal the neighborhood divided decades ago by the Vine Street Expressway, now faces uncertainty as House Republicans propose eliminating billions in federal infrastructure funding. The latest: A House…
· Ryan General
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival returns for 16th year
The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) kicks off Thursday with a diverse program of over 100 films from 25 countries. The festival, running until Nov. 17, is presented by Philadelphia Asian American Film & Filmmakers, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Asian &…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia divided over proposed memorial to honor WWII Korean comfort women
At a hearing on Monday, advocates and opponents debated a proposed statue in Philadelphia to honor Korean “comfort women” abused by the Japanese army during World War II. The bronze memorial depicts a sorrowful young woman seated on a chair, intended to highlight the plight of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thousands rally against proposed 76ers arena in Philadelphia ahead of town hall
Opponents of the proposed 76ers arena in Center City Philadelphia rallied at City Hall on Saturday, voicing concerns about its potential negative impact on Chinatown. The rally: Organized by community groups like the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance (APIPA), 4,000…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia voters oppose new 76ers arena, politicians who support it
A recent poll released by the Save Chinatown Coalition shows that a majority of Philadelphia residents oppose the Sixers’ proposal to build a new $1.55 billion basketball arena in Center City near Chinatown. The 76ers arena, proposed in July 2022 to be ready by the 2031-32…
· Michelle De Pacina
NJ pushes to relocate 76ers arena amid Philadelphia Chinatown opposition
New Jersey officials are actively working to persuade the Philadelphia 76ers to relocate to Camden and build a new arena there as the team faces challenges with its proposed site in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. The team is optimistic about finalizing the deal this summer, aiming to…
· Michelle De Pacina
South Korean Marine Corps veteran paralyzed in Philadelphia carjacking crash
Junoh Kim, a 23-year-old undergraduate student at New York University’s Stern School of Business, was left paralyzed from the waist down after armed carjackers crashed into his Uber in South Philadelphia on June 23. As his road to recovery remains uncertain, Kim is currently on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Police arrest suspected leader of burglary ring targeting Asians in Philadelphia
Bensalem Police in Philadelphia have arrested a man suspected of being a burglary ring leader targeting Asian American business owners. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Developers of proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena submits updated proposal
Developers of the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena have submitted an updated proposal aiming to address community concerns. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia’s ‘Chinatown Stitch’ project gets $158 million federal grant
“The Chinatown Stitch” project is receiving a $158 million federal grant to reunite the long-divided Chinatown neighborhood in Philadelphia. The grant: On Monday, Pennsylvania Democratic politicians, including U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans, along…
· Michelle De Pacina
76ers arena near Philadelphia’s Chinatown could cost over $1 billion in lost tax revenue: study
A new analysis of the 76ers’ proposed arena near Philadelphia’s Chinatown warns that the construction and operation of the arena could lead to over $1 billion in lost tax revenue for the city and state. The analysis: The study, authored by Dr. Arthur Acolin, an economist and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia to reunite Chinatown with ‘Chinatown Stitch’ project
City officials in Philadelphia are planning to reunite the long-divided Chinatown neighborhood by implementing “The Chinatown Stitch” project. About the project: On Tuesday, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s office along with the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation…
· Carl Samson
Buddhist temples, nail salon burglarized in Philadelphia
Two Buddhist temples and a nail salon in Philadelphia have been hit by burglaries this month, escalating concerns of increased crime targeting Asian American-owned establishments in the city. Where they took place: The first burglary occurred at the Lao Buddhist Temple on East…
· Ryan General
New Korean art exhibit in Philadelphia showcases art smuggled from North Korea
“There were risks of artworks being confiscated due to censorship from the North Korean government, bribes being demanded or intermediaries disappearing,” notes artist Ham Kyung-ah
· Carl Samson
2 men wanted for armed robberies, shooting in Philadelphia nail salons
Two men are being sought out in Philadelphia for allegedly robbing two nail salons at gunpoint over the weekend. First incident: The first robbery occurred at Happy Family Salon on Girard Avenue at around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. The suspects, dressed in Muslim women’s clothing,…