Chinatown in Philadelphia is one of the oldest in the country, and it’s also one of America’s most endangered historic neighborhoods, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. That’s because developers want to build a $1.5 billion basketball arena abutting the cultural hub. Residents worry the yearslong construction could impact their livelihoods and drive out local businesses. Correspondent Joie Chen travels to the city to talk to community members who are fighting to preserve their culture.
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