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· Carl Samson
Honolulu Chinatown acid attack suspect was previous target of hate crimes
A 34-year-old man arrested in connection with a recent acid attack in Honolulu’s Chinatown was himself the victim of alleged hate crimes and police misconduct in recent years, court documents show. Catch up: Marquis Johnson turned himself in Sunday evening at Honolulu police…
· Carl Samson
Brutal acid attack in Hawaii’s Chinatown leaves man critical
An acid attack in Honolulu’s Chinatown last week has left a 30-year-old man hospitalized in critical condition and residents fearing for their safety. What happened: The victim was walking near Smith and Hotel streets at around 10 p.m. on Friday when a stranger approached and…
· Carl Samson
Mural honoring Japanese Americans vandalized again in Seattle’s Chinatown
A mural honoring Japanese American history in Nihonmachi Alley of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District was vandalized with spray paint last weekend, marking the second attack on the artwork this year. What happened: The vandalism, which involved silver spray paint…
· Carl Samson
Chicago’s Chinatown residents speak out against proposed new stadium
Chicago’s Chinatown residents are pushing back against plans for a new Chicago Fire soccer stadium, voicing concerns at a July 30 town hall that the nearby $7 billion development could lead to gentrification and displacement of their community. About the plan: The proposed $650…
· Carl Samson
NYC Chinatown deaths at hands of repeat offender cast light on stalled safety promises
Community members and officials are demanding immediate action after learning that the driver in a recent Manhattan crash had been arrested for another traffic incident a few months prior. Catch up: Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, 23, on July 19 drove a stolen rental car that came…
· Ryan General
Woman in deadly Chinatown crash was previously charged in Brooklyn hit-and-run
A 23-year-old woman is facing mounting legal trouble after being charged in two major New York City incidents within months. Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero was first arrested for leaving the scene of an accident and driving without a license after an April 13 crash in Brooklyn…
· Carl Samson
Philly’s Chinatown Stitch project in jeopardy after ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ guts funding
Philadelphia’s $160 million Chinatown Stitch project faces an uncertain future after President Donald Trump’s recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) appears to have eliminated most of its federal funding. Catch up: The Chinatown Stitch would cover a 2.5-block stretch…
· Carl Samson
DC Chinatown community calls for more protections as cultural district faces erasure
Members of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown community gathered Tuesday to demand stronger protections from the city as Asian-owned businesses in the cultural district fall in numbers. Driving the news: The rally, organized by the Save Chinatown Solidarity Network (SCSN), came just…
· Carl Samson
NYC Chinatown residents unveil alternative plan to relocate ‘mega jail’
Community advocates in Manhattan’s Chinatown unveiled a new proposal last week calling for the relocation of a controversial, borough-based jail project as opposition intensifies against what would become one of the world’s tallest detention centers. Catch up
· Carl Samson
Chinatown businesses from coast to coast sound alarm over Trump’s China tariff
President Donald Trump’s tariff on Chinese imports continues to impact small businesses in Chinatowns across major cities, threatening their survival and the cultural fabric of communities that have persevered for generations. Catch up: Trump has slapped sweeping tariffs on all…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Chinatown businesses in hoarding war as Trump’s tariffs remain in effect
Chinese American businesses in major cities have found themselves locked in a stockpiling frenzy as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports — which jumped from 34% to 145% in just weeks — threaten their survival. War within a war
· Ryan General
Hulu’s ‘Interior Chinatown’ impresses viewers and critics with bold satire
Hulu’s new action-comedy series “Interior Chinatown” is receiving generally favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike. Based on Charles Yu’s award-winning novel, the show premiered on Tuesday and currently boasts an 82% critic and 94% audience approval rating on Rotten…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng unravel a criminal web in Hulu’s upcoming ‘Interior Chinatown’
Jimmy O. Yang and Ronny Chieng star in Hulu’s upcoming original series, “Interior Chinatown,” a comedy, crime fiction drama by creator and showrunner Charles Yu and executive producer Taika Waititi. Based on Yu’s award-winning book of the same name, the show follows Willis Wu, a…
· Carl Samson
LA Chinatown residents still reeling from arson that displaced dozens
Residents in Los Angeles’ Chinatown are still reeling from the fire that tore through their neighborhood on Sept. 13, leaving many displaced and frustrated at the conditions that led to it. With six people injured and around 70 displaced, frustrations are mounting as officials…
· Ryan General
Iconic San Francico Chinatown restaurant faces closure after 115 years
Sam Wo, a 115-year-old staple in San Francisco’s Chinatown, is at risk of closing its doors by the end of the year. Co-owner David Ho, 69, is ready to retire after nearly 45 years of running the historic restaurant, leaving its future uncertain without a new chef or buyer in the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philly Gayborhood group joins Chinatown in opposing 76ers arena
On Sept. 26, the grassroots group No Arena Gayborhood held a press conference at City Hall to oppose the proposed 76 Place arena, which they believe poses a direct threat to Philadelphia’s historic Gayborhood. The conference took place amid growing public outrage following Mayor…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philly mayor endorses Sixers’ arena proposal amid fierce Chinatown opposition
On Wednesday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker released a video on social media, endorsing the Sixers’ $1.55 billion proposal to build a new arena in Center City, citing it as the best financial deal for the city. Mayor’s statement: Parker said, “I wholeheartedly believe this…
· Ryan General
Denver community rallies to replace missing Chinatown marker
A historical marker commemorating Denver’s Chinatown, which mysteriously disappeared in December, has been reinstalled at its original location at 19th and Lawrence Streets this week. First installed by Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU) in August 2023, the tall, metal and…
· Ryan General
Oakland Chinatown gears up for its first-ever night market
Oakland Chinatown will host its first-ever night market spanning two blocks of 8th Street on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event aims to breathe new life into the neighborhood, which has faced significant challenges in recent years due to the pandemic and rising crime.…