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· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco Chinatown’s night market returns
San Francisco Chinatown’s night market is returning as a monthly event following its success during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Success of the night market: The APEC global trade summit in San Francisco, which took place last November, welcomed thousands of…
· Bryan Ke
Thousands gather for Lunar New Year parades in SF, NYC Chinatown
Tens of thousands of people gathered over the weekend to welcome the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year parades in San Francisco and New York City’s Chinatowns. Why it matters: The parades are part of a week-long celebration for multiple cities across the United…
· 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
San Francisco mayor reverses on plan to build sober living facility in Chinatown
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has decided to abandon a proposal for a sober living facility near the city’s Chinatown following strong opposition from locals and merchants. About the sober living facility: The facility was previously set to accommodate individuals battling…
· Bryan Ke
Sydney’s Chinatown gates to be granted heritage status
The iconic ceremonial gates of Sydney’s Chinatown, located at each end of the Dixon Street precinct’s northern and southern sides in Haymarket, Australia, will be granted heritage status as part of a plan to help revitalize Chinatown. Driving the news: The local Australian…
· Michelle De Pacina
SF mayor’s plan to build sober living facility in Chinatown slammed by business owners
Business owners in San Francisco Chinatown have expressed discontent over Mayor London Breed’s plan to establish a sober living facility in the area. Breed’s plans: Mayor Breed announced plans for a pioneering sober living facility in the heart of Chinatown for homeless people…
· Ryan General
AAPI group seeks help to replace missing Denver Chinatown historical marker
One of the three historical markers commemorating Denver’s Chinatown has reportedly been missing since early December 2023. About the marker: Nonprofit Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU) installed the markers last year near the intersection of 16th Street and Wazee Street in…
· Ryan General
Video captures Google’s self-driving robotaxi being set on fire in SF Chinatown
An autonomous Waymo robotaxi was vandalized and reportedly set on fire by a crowd in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the Lunar New Year celebrations. What happened: The driverless car found itself amid the festivities at the intersection of Jackson Street and Grant Avenue on…
· Michelle De Pacina
$250K Amazon donation revives Seattle Chinatown’s annual Night Market
Amazon has pledged $250,000 to revive the annual Night Market in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) for the next three years. About the night market: The event, a significant cultural and community tradition since 2006, had to be canceled in 2023 due to rising…
· Michelle De Pacina
Save Chinatown Coalition rallies to safeguard public funds from subsidizing 76ers arena
On the first day of the new City Council session, the Save Chinatown Coalition voiced their opposition to public funding for 76 Place during a press conference and rally in Philadelphia. The opposition: Dozens of people participated in the Thursday morning rally, where…
· Bryan Ke
Montreal’s Chinatown registered as city’s first heritage site
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante this week announced that the city’s historic Chinatown became its first area designated as a heritage site, making it part of Quebec province’s Directory of Cultural Heritage. What it means: The city broke the news in a press release on Wednesday,…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYPD officers praised for heroic rescue of elderly residents from Chinatown fire
Four New York Police Department (NYPD) officers in Manhattan are being praised for rescuing three elderly residents from a fire that broke out near their precinct in Chinatown. What happened: Officers from the 5th Precinct sprang into action a week ago when the fire erupted from…
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
SF Chinatown hosts toy giveaway for SRO families moving into affordable housing
The Chinatown Community Development Center hosted an early Christmas event in San Francisco featuring a toy giveaway and celebrations for families who recently moved into affordable housing. About the event: Despite pandemic-related challenges, the event featuring food and music…
· Michelle De Pacina
Donations sought for Eureka Chinatown Monument in remembrance of Chinese expulsion
Humboldt Asians and Pacific Islanders In Solidarity (HAPI), a local non-profit, is calling on the public’s help in fundraising for the Eureka Chinatown Monument, which symbolizes the history of Chinese Americans in Eureka, California, and their mass expulsion in 1885. Chinese…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco Chinatown prepares for neighborhood revitalization ahead of APEC summit
In preparation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) global trade summit in San Francisco, local businesses are organizing a series of events to engage their community and welcome APEC attendees. Revitalizing the neighborhood: San Francisco’s Chinatown, which has…
· Carl Samson
Man charged with violent LA Chinatown robbery linked to at least 6 more: cops
The man accused of a violent robbery in Los Angeles’ Chinatown that left an elderly worker with a swollen eye may be involved in other robberies, according to police. Background: Courtland Thornton, 31, was arrested on Oct. 13 for the robbery at Angies Boutique, a smoke shop in…
· Bryan Ke
Man arrested for attacking elderly LA Chinatown worker during robbery
A man has been arrested in connection with a violent robbery and attack on an elderly employee of a shop in Los Angeles’ Chinatown last month. Key details: The suspect, identified as Courtland Thornton, 31, was arrested in Hawthorne, California, on Friday, The Los Angeles Police…
· Ryan General
‘Uncle Frank’ Chin, longtime Boston Chinatown activist, dies at 91
“His memory, impact, and legacy will be cherished forever in Boston and beyond. Rest in peace,” says Mayor Woo.
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco sues 3 Chinatown building owners over unsafe living conditions
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has filed a lawsuit against the owners of three Chinatown buildings, all single occupancy hotels, over the unsafe living conditions of tenants. Unsafe living conditions: The tenants have long-standing complaints of deteriorating conditions…