Feb. 25, 2022, — Boston Chinatown Business Association(CBA)held the Chinese New Year banquet on March 23, 2022 at Empire Garden restaurant. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston City Council President Ed Flynn, State Rep Aaron Michlewitz and other government officials attended this banquet along with 400 guests. This is the first large gathering in Boston Chinatown… Continue reading Mayor Wu Attends the First Large Banquet since the Pandemic @BostonChinatown
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Tufts Medical Center Opens Vaccine Appointment Website
March 22, 2021 Dear community members, Due to new vaccine supply we are able to open back up appointment scheduling for COVID vaccinations beginning this afternoon after 3:30pm. Please go to https://www.tuftsmcvaccine.org/ to set up an appointment for vaccination. Please call 617-636-6119. to get assistance in Chinese. As a reminder, the Tufts MC vaccination site… Continue reading Tufts Medical Center Opens Vaccine Appointment Website
Boston’s First Annual Lunar New Year Rolling Parade Kicks off on Sunday!
Boston, Feb. 16, 2021, — Chinese American Citizens Alliance Boston (C.A.C.A. Boston), the Chinese American Heritage Foundation (CAHF) and Chung Wah Academy of New England (Chung Wah) will kick off the 1st Greater Boston Lunar New Year Rolling Parade on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Rain/snow day will be Sunday, February 28, 2021. The participates will… Continue reading Boston’s First Annual Lunar New Year Rolling Parade Kicks off on Sunday!
Miss Chinese Boston 2021: Scholarship for Women Program
Boston, Feb 12, 2021, — The Chinese American Heritage Foundation (CAHF), a 501(c)3, 100% volunteer run nonprofit that strives to identify, preserve, and share historical Chinese American contributions, is proud to sponsor the first ever Miss Chinese Boston 2021: Scholarship for Women Program ⼥⼦獎學⾦: 2021波⼠頓華裔⼩姐.
Funeral of WWII Hero Arthur Wong Held Today
May 1, 2020, — Mr. Arthur Wong of Boston Chinatown passed away on April 26, 2020 at age 96. The funeral of Mr. Wong was held today at Deware Funeral Home in Quincy, Mass. Only eight people were allowed in the funeral home due to the COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions. Mr. Rich Wong, son of… Continue reading Funeral of WWII Hero Arthur Wong Held Today
Tufts Medical Center Asian Health Initiative Calls for Anti-Tobacco Proposals
Boston, Oct. 11, 2019, — Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC) launched the Asian Health Initiative in 1995 to support community partners working to address some of the most pressing health concerns in Chinatown and the Boston Asian community. Over the years, those efforts have focused on chronic diseases, family violence, emotional wellness, and tobacco use,… Continue reading Tufts Medical Center Asian Health Initiative Calls for Anti-Tobacco Proposals
Gock Wong, 5-term President of Boston WFBA, Dies at 92
Boston, April 22, 2019, — Gock Wong, a resident of Brookline, MA, was born on March 4, 1927 in Hoiping, China, passed away on April 17, 2019. Immigrating to the United States in 1951, he was not able to complete his college education because his family needed immediate financial support. With diligence, hard work, sincerity,… Continue reading Gock Wong, 5-term President of Boston WFBA, Dies at 92
Golden Age Center Unveils Giving Tree
Boston, March 22, 2019 — Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center’s president Peter Chan, and executive director Ruth Moy took great pride in announcing the dedication of the Giving Tree today by by hosting a luncheon. The Giving Tree is located in the main lobby of Hong Lok House, at 25 Essex Street in Chinatown.
Simon Ho and William Chin Received 2018 Bishop Cheverus Award
By Peter Chan, Boston Chinese Catholic Community Boston, Dec. 31, 2018, — Two familiar names were on the list of the 2018 Bishop Cheverus Award. Congratulations to Simon Ho, and we at St. James the Greater Church and Boston Chinese Catholic Community(BCCC) are very proud of him. Simon Ho(left) receives the award from Cardinal O’malley.
Dan Koh’s Keynote Speech at Harry Dow Memorial Fund Annual Banquet
(In the evening of Dec. 7, 2018, Dan Koh delivered keynote speech at annual fundraising banquet Harry H. Dow Memorial Legal Assistance Fund in Boston Chinatown.) To the Board, to Geoff, to all of you — thank you for having me today. It’s an honor. Before I begin I just wanted to recognize my incredible… Continue reading Dan Koh’s Keynote Speech at Harry Dow Memorial Fund Annual Banquet