On a sunny Election Day in Philly, worker shortage causes some stumbles as issues drive voters to the polls
“I’m here getting my money’s worth,” said a registered independent who showed up to vote on the ballot questions.
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At Eddie’s in Chinatown, one of Philly’s oldest tattoo parlors, women are inking the art
Eddie’s in Chinatown has experienced a changing of the guard.
‘The hate has to stop’: Philly mourns at Chinatown vigil for Atlanta spa shooting victims
With an undercurrent of solidarity, speakers talked about colonialism, the criminalization of sex work, policing and immigration policy.
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‘Chinatown is pretty quiet’: Coronavirus scare upends Philly businesses, schools and travel plans
Officials say there’s no cause for panic, but are implementing widespread efforts to contain the disease.
10 actually fantastic pumpkin dishes to eat right now in Philly
Including PSL ice cream *and* PSL donuts.
Where to buy lucky bamboo, the Phillies’ new good luck charm
In Chinatown, the plant's juju is well known.
Why Chinese tourists swarmed a pig sculpture in Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia is one of the first verified WeChat destinations in the country.
Lines stretched down the block on the last day of dim sum at Imperial Inn
It was considered Chinatown’s oldest restaurant.
Dim Sum Garden is stopping BYOB because of rowdy customers
The Chinatown soup dumpling mecca is trying to attract a different clientele.
Tips, pics and Yelp: Why people get banned from Hop Sing Laundromat
An inside look at the infamous banned list at the Chinatown cocktail bar.
You’re not imagining it: Potholes are worse this year, Philly mechanics say
"Sometimes they just jump out of nowhere."
This might be the best place for BYOB karaoke in Philly
Especially if you like great seafood.