Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation

Your autumn Monday morning inspiration! 🌱 An amazing 36-inch Winter Melon from the fall harvest of Mr. Deng, a community member and worker for PCDC's Philadelphia Department of Commerce Taking Care of Business Commercial Corridor Cleaning program.

YeShi Night Market would not be possible without our generous sponsors this year. Thank you in advance to and .bank as well as all of our volunteers, staff, and vendors who will help to make this event a success! 

Can’t wait to see everyone on Thursday night! 

⏰ When: Thursday, October 10th, 6pm to 10pm 
🗺 Where: 10th St and Race St 

YeShi Night Market would not be possible without our generous sponsors this year. Thank you in advance to and .bank as well as all of our volunteers, staff, and vendors who will help to make this event a success! 

Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow night! 

⏰ When: Thursday, October 10th, 6pm to 10pm 
🗺 Where: 10th St and Race St 

🌙👕🛍️ Merch 🌙👕🛍️

Take a piece of Night Market home with you!

🌙 Our exclusive merch includes cozy hoodies, beautiful lanterns, and fun stickers to remember the magic of the night. Don’t miss out on these special items—grab yours and bring a bit of Chinatown Night Market with you! Merch will be available at the PCDC table located at 10th Street and Spring Street.

⏰When: Thursday, October 10th, 6pm to 10pm
🗺Where: 10th St and Race St

🌟 EMCEE Spotlight 🌟

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the 2024 YèShì Chinatown Night Market this Thursday! We're thrilled to have DJ Brian Kane, aka DJBK () as our Emcee for the evening!

🎧 DJ BK will keep the energy high and the vibe strong all night long as we celebrate local talent, delicious food, and community fun.

📋Check out the full performance program in the image below for the night's lineup of amazing performances!

📍 Location: 10th & Race Streets, Chinatown, Philadelphia
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 10
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join us for a night full of performances, food, and entertainment that you won’t want to miss!

🌙🎤💃 Performer Spotlight! (Part 2) 🌙🎤💃

The 2024 Yeshi Chinatown Night Market is just around the corner, and we’ve got more talented local artists and groups to highlight in this second post!

Make sure to check out their performances and follow them on social media!

⏰ When: Thursday, October 10th, 6pm to 10pm
🗺 Where: 10th St and Race St

🌙🎤💃 Performer Spotlight! Part 1🌙🎤💃

2024 Yeshi Chinatown Night Market will feature live performances from local artists and groups!

Come out to see their performances and be sure to check out their social media!

⏰When: Thursday, October 10th, 6pm to 10pm
🗺Where: 10th St and Race St

Stay tuned to see the rest of the lineup!

🌙🍜🧋 Food Vendor Spotlight: Part 2 🌙🍜🧋

Our vendors are cooking up something special for the Chinatown Night Market! Make sure to follow their social media pages and get a sneak peek of the dishes they’ll be serving. Whether you're into savory or sweet, you'll find something to satisfy your cravings!
Don’t miss out—follow our vendors and get ready for a night full of amazing food! 🍲🌮

📅 When: Thursday, October 10th, 6 PM – 10 PM
📍 Where: 10th St & Race St

🌙🍜🧋 Food Vendor Spotlight: Part 1 🌙🍜🧋

Get ready to indulge in a variety of flavors at this year's Chinatown Night Market! From Chinatown Businesses to local food trucks, you’ll find all your favorite bites in one place. Whether you're craving dumplings or tacos, there's something to satisfy every taste!

📅 When: Thursday, October 10th, 6 PM – 10 PM
📍 Where: 10th St & Race St

Stay tuned for Part 2 to learn more about our amazing vendors!

Philly youth ✨️ are invited to participate in "Season One" of Black & Gold 2.0, which aims to bridge Asian American and African American communities together through recreation, education, socialization, and a cultural exchange. and are partnering to provide this program, which includes a stipend to participants. Scan the QR code to learn more!

This comprehensive youth program includes workshops in podcasting/media production, sports, mental health, career development, and giving back to our respective communities.

🌙🎨Arts and Crafts Vendor Spotlight Part 2🌙🎨

We're back with the second half of our talented artisans! Join us at the Chinatown Night Market next Thursday. Discover unique handmade jewelry, paintings, and textiles from our talented local artisans.

Visit the Night Market to buy goods from these awesome vendors!

⏰When: Thursday, October 10th, 6pm to 10pm
🗺Where: 10th St and Race St

🌙🎨Arts and Crafts Vendor Spotlight Part 1🌙🎨

Join us at the Chinatown Night Market next Thursday! This is the first of two spotlights featuring our talented Arts & Crafts vendor. Discover unique handmade jewelry, paintings, and textiles from our talented local artisans.

Visit the Night Market to buy goods from these awesome vendors!

⏰When: Thursday, October 10th, 6pm to 10pm
🗺Where: 10th St and Race St

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Tomorrow! 🏠 Stop by our bilingual housing counseling team table during the Philadelphia Department of Planning & Development Annual Housing Fair at the Temple University Aramark STAR Complex. The fair will provide resources for current homeowners, first-time home buyers, renters, landlords and others who are interested in learning more about homeownership, maintaining a home, repairing your home, development opportunities, and so much more.

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PCDC remains steadfast in our opposition to the arena. We have not been briefed on the legislation. We are in the process of reviewing and responding to this week’s announcements.

Below is a statement from the Chinatown Committee of residents, business owners, and property owners, which PCDC helped form in 2022. The Committee met this week and published the following statement in Metro Chinese Weekly:

“The Chinatown Committee stands firm in our opposition to the 76Place arena proposal. 

One week ago, Mayor Parker announced her support for the arena. This announcement has triggered a series of actions and transfers this issue to City Council. Our Committee will reengage our City Council members. We will ask that they join us in opposing the arena. 

We came to the conclusion a long time ago that the arena will bring harm to Chinatown. Our conclusion is bolstered by the City's own analysis, which stated that more than 50% of Chinatown's businesses will be harmed. 

The two problems of grave concern are traffic and parking and gentrification. Studies of arenas across America show that arenas drive up the cost of real estate. This results in increased rent and potential displacement of our small businesses. Also, there is unanimous agreement among the 76er's traffic plan, the City's traffic study, and public opinion that the arena will cause traffic congestion. Traffic and parking are already causing a decline in patrons for our businesses. The construction of an arena and the operation of an arena will exacerbate the problem. 

The arena is a serious threat to Chinatown. The Chinatown Committee's opposition to the arena remains firm.”

🏠📝 The bilingual Housing Counseling and Benefits Access team members here at the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation are here to help! Call our offices to make an appointment to check your eligibility to apply to receive assistance from these two city programs, and others, including a program from PGW if you are facing hardships, and a low-income tax freeze program (LITX). During an appointment, PCDC's experienced staff members can assist in each step of the process.

First image: PGW Hardship Funds Grant Flier (English) - apply from 9/19/24 to 3/19/25
Second image: PGW Hardship Funds Grant Flier (Chinese) - apply from 9/19/24 to 3/19/25
Third image: Low-income Tax Freeze Program (LITX) Flier (English) - apply until January 31, 2025
Fourth image: Low-income Tax Freeze Program (LITX) Flier (Chinese) - apply until January 31, 2025

Your vote counts! Thank you to all who attended the Chinatown Watch Party last week for the Visit Philly TED Democracy simulcast. 📺🍿
Our Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation Executive Director John Chin led a great post-video discussion on voting, barriers our community faces to voting, and how to vote. 🗳️
Community members discussed the importance of participating in our democracy – and our role in electing and connecting with our elected officials – in order to have a voice in our future!
We also enjoyed a delicious dinner from Vietnam Restaurant & Café 🍲
Thank you to Committee of Seventy for sharing voter information with our community in Chinatown!

Night Market Planning is full steam ahead, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in Chinatown! Soon we will be spotlighting the Night Market events, activities, and vendors…

🎉 Get ready for the 2024 YèShì Chinatown Night Market! 🎉

Join us on Thursday, October 10th from 6 PM - 10 PM for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, vibrant performances, and a celebration of Chinatown’s rich culture. Recently ranked #5 'Best Cultural Festival' by USA Today, this open-air market is a must-attend event that transforms the streets of Chinatown into a hub of flavors, fun, and community!

🗓 Mark your calendars!
📅 When: Thursday, October 10th, 6 PM - 10 PM
📍 Where: 10th St & Race St

Visit our website for more details and vendor info: https://chinatown-pcdc.org/yeshi-chinatown-night-market-2024/
Check out the Facebook event for more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/zW91fWArkfC3QZge/

Don’t miss out on the excitement! See you there!

This week we celebrated the opening of the Chinatown Community Park, bringing much-needed recreation space for children and families to Chinatown! 🏞

The park is located at 227 N 11th Street and open 7 days a week. Please stop by and enjoy this space with your friends and family!

Thanks again to the support of the Philadelphia Police Department, Department of Public Property, and Asian Bank!

Call to Action! 📣📞 Your outpouring of love, support, and commitment to Chinatown is overwhelming. ❤

Call your City Council Representative and let them know you oppose the arena location!  

Slide 1: Call your City Council Rep to say "no" to the arena site!

Slide 2: List of City Council Members by District:  

Mark Squilla (215-686-3549) 

Kenyatta Johnson (215-686-3412) 

Jamie Gauthier (215-686-0459) 

Curtis Jones Jr (215-686-3416) 

Jeffrey Young Jr (215-686-3442) 

Michael Driscoll (215-686-3444) 

Quetcy Lozada (215-686-3448) 

Cindy Bass (215-686-3424) 

Anthony Phillips (215-686-3445) 

Brian J. O’Neill (215-686-3422) 

Council Members At-Large 

Katherine Gilmore Richardson (Majority Leader) (215-686-0454) 

Isaiah Thomas (Majority Whip) (215-686-3446) 

Jim Harrity (215-686-8295) 

Nina Ahmad (215-686-3450) 

Rue Landau (215-686-3420) 

Kendra Brooks  (Minority Leader) (215-686-0461) 

Nicolas O’Rourke (Minority Whip) (215-686-3452) 

Slide 3: “What’s my District?” A City Council District Map from the Philadelphia City Commission: https://vote.phila.gov/resources-data/election-resources/political-maps/ 

PDF is here: https://vote.phila.gov/files/Council_Districts_All.pdf  

Also, please continue to support and follow Chinatown cultural events, activities, small businesses, and organizations.  

Chinatown needs your support now more than ever! 

Rising property values are threatening Chinatown, and PCDC is here for residents! 🏠 Questions about your rising property taxes? This bilingual community meeting next Monday, Sept 23rd is for you.

We have invited experts from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia to explain the process of Philadelphia’s tax assessment and how to appeal decisions. By the end of the meeting, you will have a clear understanding of property tax assessment and steps for appealing. 📝

The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with a Chinese translator.
You are welcome to join us either online or in person at:

📅 Monday, September 23rd

📍 Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church
915 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Contact Daren Jin with questions: [email protected]

“The impact study that the city issued points to the fact that 50% of our businesses are at threat of being lost if this arena is built,” said Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation's John Chin, who was in the mayor's closed-door meeting. 🎧 https://omny.fm/shows/kywam-on-demand/opponents-of-proposed-location-of-new-76ers-arena

Chinatown is devastated!
Mayor Parker announced her support for 76Place.
PCDC's resolve to protect Chinatown is unwavering.

🌕✨ Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinatown! ✨🌕

This time of year is all about family, togetherness, and enjoying the full moon. While you're in Chinatown, don't miss out on some delicious mooncakes from our local bakeries!

Support local businesses and enjoy these festive treats! 🌕❤️

**NEW UPDATES ON SPECIAL GUESTS**

🎉📺 Join us for a FREE Chinatown Community TedTalk Watch Party 📺🎉

📅 Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
🕒 Time: 5:00PM - 7:30PM
📍 Location: Crane Community Center (1001 Vine Street, 2nd FL, Philadelphia, PA 19107)

We’re excited to bring the community together for a live watch party for “The Power of Participation” – the 2nd in the TED Democracy Fireside Chat series sponsored by Visit Philly – at our satellite viewing party at Crane Chinatown Community Center. We will watch the livestream of the event being held at Eastern State Penitentiary, now featuring special guest Josh Shapiro as well as Katie Fahey (founder of Voters Not Politicians and executive director of The People) and Desmond Meade (executive director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition) on how everyday citizens can drive change. The conversation will be moderated by political commentator and organizer Sally Kohn, culminating in Q&A with the speakers. PCDC Executive Director John Chin will lead a discussion onsite at our watch party after the livestream concludes.

But that's not all! We'll also be providing refreshments from the award-winning Vietnam Restaurant & Café, honored with a James Beard Award in 2024. 🍽️ Enjoy the engaging conversation while savoring the award-winning flavors of Chinatown.

Attendees will also have access to an onsite voter information hub from the Committee of Seventy – a nonpartisan civic leadership organization.

Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/474PWNn
For more details, visit our website: chinatown-pcdc.org/watch-party-in-chinatown-for-ted-democracy

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us at our upcoming community events!

🌸 Wednesday, Sept. 18th - Chinatown Community Park Grand Opening! 4 -6 PM; 227 North 11th Street, includes refreshments!

🏠 Thursday, Sept. 19th - Bilingual Housing Workshop with HUD-Certified Counselors, virtual, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

🎉📺 ALSO Thursday, Sept. 19th - Chinatown Community Watch Party for TED Democracy, "The Power of Participation", livestream led by Visit Philly featuring guest speaker Josh Shapiro and including refreshments from Vietnam Restaurant & Café - live watch party is at
Crane Chinatown Community Center
1001 Vine Street 2nd Floor
5 PM - 7:30 PM
Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/474PWNn
For more details, visit our website: chinatown-pcdc.org/watch-party-in-chinatown-for-ted-democracy

🏠 Monday, Sept. 23rd, Property Tax Workshop
Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church
915 Vine Street
hybrid options, 5 PM
led by Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, learn about tax relief and appeals programs! Bilingual in Mandarin and English

We hope to see you at these events!