Blog – Page 27 – Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation

Congratulations Solas Award Recipient Michael Chow

April 5, 2017

On March 2, 2017, PCDC Board Member Michael Chow and his wife Diane became the first Chinese Americans to win the “Realizing the American Dream Award” at the Solas Awards…
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Zoning and Planning April 2017

April 5, 2017

Below are the current and upcoming zoning matters within the Chinatown district. Zoning matters are presented to the community first, through public RCO meetings, before they are heard by the Zoning Board…
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Rectifying Historical Injustice: “Another Village” at 8th and Vine

April 5, 2017

~ Jodi Marcus, PCDC Intern On March 6th, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Councilman Mark Squilla hosted a Public Meeting to decide the fate of a parcel of land at…
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PCDC Celebrates Friends and Supporters at Chinese New Year Fundraising Banquet

March 8, 2017

February 3, 2017 saw the return of a community tradition, this time to ring in the Year of the Rooster: PCDC’s Chinese New Year fundraising banquet. This year, PCDC staff…
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Small Businesses Complain About Illegal Vending Activity

March 8, 2017

On a typical day, those walking through Chinatown will encounter sidewalk vendors selling clothing accessories, vegetables, seafood, and other goods. These goods are often identical to those in the businesses…
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Zoning and Planning (March-July, 2017)

March 8, 2017

Below are the current and upcoming zoning matters within the Chinatown district. Zoning matters are presented to the community first, through public RCO meetings, before they are heard by the Zoning Board…
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Philly Spring Cleanup in Chinatown is back for 2017!

March 8, 2017

PCDC will be organizing a Chinatown cleaning project with local groups and organizations. If you or your organization is interested in joining us and supporting a clean and safe Chinatown,…
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Construction Trash Dumped on Residents: PCDC Works With Police and Streets Department to Respond

March 8, 2017

Complaints were made on February 6th, 2017 about illegal dumping in front of Hing Wah Yuen. Large empty bags of flour and industrial bins were thrown in front of the…
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