City Desk
City Desk
Philadelphia
GSM's Philadelphia desk — news for the Chinese community in Philadelphia, and the stories that shape daily life there.
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Pennsylvania: Eight Phillies, Including Four-Time All-Star Luis Arraez, Enter Free Agency on Oct. 29
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Pennsylvania: Woman's Undeclared Cartier Jewelry Worth Over $250,000 Seized at Philadelphia Airport, CBP Says
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Eagles' Final Injury Report: Barkley Set to Play vs. Commanders, Five Ruled Out
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76ers Host Knicks at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 to Open NBA Cup Group Play; Philadelphia 4-1, New York 2-3, Maxey vs. Brunson the Key Matchup
Culture & Travel
'Black & Gold' Artists Exchange Exhibition Runs Nov. 13-15 in Philadelphia's Chinatown; Four Artists Announced Oct. 29 Explore Black-Asian Connections
Society
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society Breaks Ground Oct. 29 on $15 Million South Philadelphia Headquarters in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Space to Triple, Rescue, Adoption and Affordable Veterinary Care Under One Roof
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Six Eagles Miss Practice for a Second Straight Day in Oct. 29 Injury Report; Barkley's Status vs. Commanders in Doubt
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Philadelphia Union Draw 0-0 at Nashville on Oct. 28 to Clinch 2026 MLS Cup Playoff Berth
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Among Targets of More Than 100 Federal Subpoenas for Voter Records; Asian American Groups Remind Voters of Chinese-Language Interpreter Rights
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Mail-Ballot Deadlines for Voters — Applications Closed October 27; Ballots Must Be Received by 8 p.m. on November 3
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: West Oak Lane Tenants of 71-Unit Building Win Class-Action Settlement; Landlord Forgives About $67,000 in Back Rent and Refunds $75,000
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Chinatown History Exhibit Open, Telling 150 Years of Chinatown History Through Photos, Oral Histories and Exclusion Act Case Files
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Eagles' October 28 Injury Report: Barkley and Smith Among Six Not Practicing in Walkthrough Ahead of November 1 Game at Washington
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André Lacroix, Original Philadelphia Flyer and WHA All-Time Scoring Leader, Dies at 81
Cities
Phillies Hire Former Red Sox Hitting Coach Peter Fatse on October 27; Team Scored Only 713 Runs in 2026
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Philadelphia Chinese Voters' Guide to the November 3 Ballot: Asian Officials and Chinese-Language Voting Assistance
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Eagles Running Back Barkley's Back Injury No Major Concern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: After Sitting Out the Fourth Quarter, He Expects to Play Sunday as Usual
Society
Philadelphia Fall Wedding Expo on October 25: Rivers Casino Gathers Local Wedding Vendors, Honeymoon Grand Prize Offered
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Philadelphia Chinatown's Chinese Lantern Festival in Full Swing: Ticket Stubs Bring Discounts at Chinatown Shops as 'Panda Promotion' Links the Community
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Speed Cameras Outside Philadelphia's Northeast High School Enter Warning Period; Fines Start at $100 for Speeding 11 mph or More Over the Limit
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Voice-Enabled Smart Home Solution for Senior Living Debuts in Philadelphia; Helps Seniors Run the House by Talking
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Philadelphia Chinatown 'Stitch' Plan Advances in Design; Phase One Design Funding Secured
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Philadelphia Mail Ballot Applications Close at 5 P.M. on October 27; In-Person Service Still Available October 26
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Philadelphia's Walnut Street Open Streets Wraps Up Fall Season With Farmers Market and Halloween Family Fun
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Philadelphia's Chinese Voters Prepare for Election: Chinese Ballot Materials and In-Person Help in Place
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Delco Autism Awareness Fashion Week Opens on October 25: Part of the Show's Proceeds Go to the Eagles Autism Foundation
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Philadelphia: Team IMPACT Charity 5K at Penn Park on Oct. 25 Raises Funds for Families of Sick Children
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Philadelphia DA and Police Commissioner Clash in Public as Krasner Accuses the Chief of Spreading Misinformation
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Asian Arts Initiative Hosts Two-Day 'Parallel Play' Symposium in Philadelphia's Chinatown
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Flyers Fall 5-4 at Home to the Ducks as Three-Game Win Streak Ends
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Follow-up: 76ers Host Bucks on Oct. 24: James Ruled Out, Embiid Questionable
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Follow-Up: FBI Wraps Up Three-Week Search of Olney Home: Five of Seven Missing Women Believed Dead
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Philadelphia Orchestra Receives $10.5 Million Gift for Cultural Diplomacy Ahead of Asia Tour
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Philadelphia's Simons Recreation Center Wins $1.5 Million State Grant for Renovations
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Philadelphia Announces $21.7 Million Second Phase of McPherson Square Library Renovation
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Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Receives $113,000 in Community Revitalization Funding for Corridor Planning and Business Support
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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley returns to practice, stops short of guaranteeing Monday return
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Philadelphia Announces $7 Million Lemon Hill Park Renovation: A World Cup Legacy Project Due in Spring 2027
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House Education and Workforce Committee Report Names Philadelphia School Materials: District to Centralize Social Studies Curriculum Writing
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Philadelphia Zero Fare Pilot Posts New Numbers: 19.6 Million Cumulative SEPTA Trips and More Than 37,000 Card Users
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Longwood Gardens: 5,000 Chrysanthemums in Bloom for Chongyang as Pennsylvania Fall Display Peaks
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House Education Committee Report Alleges Antisemitic and Political Materials in Philadelphia and Berkeley Classrooms
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Sixers Hide Tickets Across Philadelphia on Wednesday: Free Home Opener Seats and Limited T-Shirts Up for Grabs
Events
Philadelphia Asian & Queer to Hold Fourth Annual 'Queens' Giving' Drag Brunch on November 8
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Philadelphia Rep. Gallagher's Colorectal Cancer Screening Bill Passes Both Chambers: Insurance Coverage From Age 45 With No Cost-Sharing Heads to the Governor
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Follow-Up: Funeral Mass Held for Fallen Philadelphia Officer Shane Seiber at Center City Cathedral: His Partner, Shot 12 Times, Is Now Talking and Walking as the Suspect Faces Dozens of Charges
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