東北費城公益協會 Northeast Philadelphia Chinese Association (NEPCA) of Culture Trust

Castor Ave Improvement Project Meeting             Solis Cohen School, 7001 Horrocks Street 10/10/24 On 10/10/2024, Jared Solomon hosted a town hall with PennDOT and SEPTA, and the contractor hired to design the Castor Ave Improvement Project to give the latest update on the project design.  Residents concerned about how the traffic lanes are reduced may cause traffic congestion, and the length of the construction may impact local businesses and residents. They attended this meeting to get an update and give input. 

Get to know recent laws against Chinese (SB264, SB846) and partisan support The recent laws in Florida related to Chinese nationals and entities largely pertain to restrictions on property ownership and business operations. The main legislation was passed as part of a broader set of measures targeting certain foreign nationals from countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela. Here are key aspects of the law: § SB 264: "Interests of Foreign Countries" **Property Ownership Restrictions**: This law prohibits Chinese nationals from purchasing property in Florida within 10 miles of military bases, critical infrastructure facilities, or any land designated as being of critical state concern.  **Exceptions**: Chinese citizens who hold a non-tourist visa or have lawful permanent residency (Green Card holders) may be exempted from some restrictions, but the law generally limits real estate purchases for these nationals. **Registration Requirements**: Entitie...

hare on Facebook   Share on Twitter   Send via email   Print this page PHLCityID Celebrates 5 Years of Building Community and Inclusivity in Philadelphia September 19, 2024     Jada McCurry    Office of Immigrant Affairs     Since the launch of the  Municipal ID Program   ( PHLCityID)  in 2019, the program’s mission has stayed razor-focused: to ensure Philadelphia remains a welcoming city that embraces everyone who lives here. The program is inclusive by offering a secure and affordable photo identification card to individuals in need – regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, immigration status, incarceration  history, or housing status.  It aims to provide crucial support to those facing obstacles in obtaining other forms of identification due to financial constraints or barriers.    Fast forward to 2024, the program has issued over 75,000 ID cards and remains a token of hope — bringing benefits, a ...