Secretary Blinken Answers Press Questions on U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2022 Walter E. Washington Convention Center SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good evening, everyone.  Good to see you all.  So earlier this year in South Africa, I had an opportunity to set out the administration’s Strategy for Africa.  And at its core, it really can be distilled to a single word, and that… Continue reading Secretary Blinken Answers Press Questions on U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

Mayor Wu Announces Inclusive Growth Strategy: Increasing Funds for Affordable Housing, Speeding Development Approvals

BOSTON – Thursday, December 15, 2022 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a set of proposals to make substantial changes to Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) and the commercial Linkage Policy that will enable Boston to support its growing population and ensure the city is a place where families of all income levels can afford to live. These changes will increase Boston’s supply… Continue reading Mayor Wu Announces Inclusive Growth Strategy: Increasing Funds for Affordable Housing, Speeding Development Approvals

Mayor Wu Declares a Cold Emergency in Boston for January 15

Jan. 14, 2022, — Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Saturday, January 15, due to the extreme cold weather that is forecasted for this time period. Mayor Wu also declared a cold advisory for Sunday, January 16 and announced cold weather safety tips as cold temperatures are… Continue reading Mayor Wu Declares a Cold Emergency in Boston for January 15

State Department Cautions US Citizens International Travel Challenges

Dec. 30, 2021 Office of the Spokesperson, US State Department International Travel Challenges During COVID-19 U.S. citizens who choose to travel internationally should be aware that they may face unexpected challenges related to COVID-19 as they attempt to return to the United States or attempt to travel from one overseas location to another.  U.S. citizens… Continue reading State Department Cautions US Citizens International Travel Challenges

Apply Now for 2022 ILF Civic Fellowship!

WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 7, 2021, — The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) is now accepting applications for the Summer 2022 Civic Fellowship Program. Every year, ILF’s selection committee identifies approximately 30 outstanding Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) college students to spend 8 to 10 weeks interning at a federal agency in Washington D.C.… Continue reading Apply Now for 2022 ILF Civic Fellowship!

Michelle Wu Swears in as Mayor of Boston

Boston, November 16, 2021 — Michelle Wu was officially sworn in today as the next Mayor of the City of Boston. Mayor Wu, the first woman and first person of color to be elected Mayor of Boston, took the oath of office in the Boston City Council Chamber, just two weeks after her history-making election.