Chinatown
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Holy Redeemer Church and School’s Nearly 85-Year Legacy in Philadelphia, and Challenges Ahead
For nearly 85 years, Holy Redeemer Church and School in Callowhill has served as a beacon of light for parishioners, particularly for Philadelphia’s Chinese community,…
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Philadelphia Historic Register Eyes Chinatown Factory That Revolutionized American Cosmetics
The former Tetlow Manufacturing Company building in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood could soon earn a place on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Aaron Moselle…
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Philadelphia Travelers, Community Members React to Intercity Bus Station Reopening
Philadelphia has opened its new intercity bus station, and while most of the reactions are positive, that isn’t necessarily the case for all, write Meir…
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Meet the North Philly Food Entrepreneur Whose Vision is to Transform the Chinatown Food Hall
The Chinatown food hall in Philadelphia, which opened in 2017, was nearly empty for two years and its vendors continued to leave the space. However,…
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Learn How Philadelphia Neighborhoods Earned Their Names
Philadelphia is a historic city of neighborhoods. Each one has a story as to how they earned their names, and a Reddit page has compiled…
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Uber Eats Rolls Out New Robot Food Delivery Service in Philadelphia
Uber Eats has launched a new service that will allow autonomous robots to deliver food in the Center City area, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX…
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Philadelphia Residents Weigh Options for New Intercity Bus Terminal Site
The City has narrowed down its search for a site to build a intercity bus terminal to three options, and local residents were recently in…
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Philadelphia’s Chinatown Now Has Its First Black-Owned Restaurant
For the first time since its inception, Chinatown in Philadelphia has a new Black-owned restaurant, writes Greg Payne for FOX 29. Carter’s Cheesesteaks is Chinatown’s…
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Philadelphia and Philadelphia250 Unveil New ‘Bells Across PA’ Initiative, Highlighting City’s Many Neighborhoods
The City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia250 have unveiled 22 new fiberglass replicas of the Liberty Bell, which will soon be installed on display throughout the…
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Pennsylvania Congressman Co-Sponsors Bill to Restore Billions for Chinatown Stitch, Other Transportation Projects
With numerous federal cuts happening throughout the nation, Congressman Brendan Boyle has co-sponsored federal legislation to reverse many of those cuts and restore billions for…
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Philadelphia’s Chinatown Community Seeing Demographic Shift As Asian Resident Share Decreases
As Philadelphia’s Chinatown continues to expand with new residents and businesses, the proportion of Asian residents has fallen, intensifying worries over gentrification and the displacement…
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Greyhound’s Shuttered Center City Bus Terminal to Reopen in 2026 After Three Years
Three years after being shuttered, the Greyhound bus terminal at 10th and Filbert streets in Center City, is set to reopen for the 2026 celebration…
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$12 Million Callowhill Lot Listed by Wing Lee Realty with Co-Development Potential
Wing Lee Realty Investment is looking to either sell a development site between Chinatown and Northern Liberties for $12 million or find a partner to…
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Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last…
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Philadelphia Is Filled With Hidden Gems, Here Are Several You Should Know
Whether you’re a Philadelphia native, longtime resident, or tourist, there are likely at least a few local attractions you may not be familiar with, according…
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Enjoy a Nice Reprieve From the Heat At These Philly Ice Cream Shops
Philadelphia is home to quite a few ice cream shops, and with the summer now upon us, it’s the perfect time to visit them, write…
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Chinatown Welcomes Two New Restaurants As Owners Double Down on Community
Chinatown has recently welcomed two new restaurants as local entrepreneurs choose to stay in the neighborhood when launching new ventures, writes Heather J. Chin for…
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Looking to Spend $20 Or Less? Try These Affordable Meals in Philadelphia
It’s getting harder to find great meals for under $20, but Philadelphia still has places with incredible food at affordable prices, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and…
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