By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb, 17, 2014, — At Wong Family Association’s Chinese New Year banquet at Empire Garden in Boston Chinatown on Feb. 16, 2014, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh stoped by the table of distinguished guests, and greeted 89-year-old WWII veteran Arthur Wong. About 900 members and guests attended this annual banquet, and… Continue reading Chinatown Crime Watch Then and Now
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Kerry’s Speech Highlights the Threat of Climate Change
February 16, 2014 Jakarta, Indonesia SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you, Robert. Thank you very, very much. I don’t know. I think some of you were cheering twice for the same university. I don’t know. (Laughter.) It seemed to come from the same place anyway. What a pleasure to be here at America, where we are looking… Continue reading Kerry’s Speech Highlights the Threat of Climate Change
Gov. Patrick Joins MassChallenge to Launch 2014 Global Startup Programs
Boston, February 12, 2014 -– Governor Deval Patrick today joined Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and MassChallenge founder Akhil Nigam to announce the 2014 startup accelerator competition. MassChallenge also announced the anticipated launch of MassChallenge UK in London in December 2014. MassChallenge CEO John Harthorne joined the event via video conference from Tel Aviv to simultaneously… Continue reading Gov. Patrick Joins MassChallenge to Launch 2014 Global Startup Programs
Justin Chung Wins Two Gold Medals at City League Swimming Championships
Boston, Feb, 11, 2014, — 2014 City of Boston League Swimming Championships was held on February 5 at Madison Park Swimming Pool in Roxbury. The top summers from O’Bryant, East Boston and Latin Academy competed against each other for a fun-filled afternoon. Justin Chung (left) holds the trophy with a teammate (provided by Jason Chung).
Pictures and Videos from BMWBC Lantern Festival Celebration
By David Li, bostonese.com Acton, Mass., Feb. 14, 2014, — Today is the Chinese Lantern Festival and also Valentine’s Day. There were a number of celebrations of the Lantern Festival in the greater Boston ares. The Lantern Festival marks the last day of the lunar New Year celebration. Xiangsheng performance by Alex Ying and Randy… Continue reading Pictures and Videos from BMWBC Lantern Festival Celebration
Dr. Andrew Lo, Keynote Speaker at NECP’s Lunar New Year Gala
Dr. Andrew W. Lo, a prominent economist, is the Charles E. and Susan T. Harris Professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management and director of the MIT Laboratory for Financial Engineering. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University in 1984. Before joining MIT’s finance faculty in 1988, he taught at the University… Continue reading Dr. Andrew Lo, Keynote Speaker at NECP’s Lunar New Year Gala
White House Raises Minimum Wage and Launches Cybersecurity Framework
Washington. D.C., Feb. 11, 2014, — In his State of the Union address, President Obama called on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour, and announced he would issue an Executive Order to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 for the individuals working on new federal service contracts.
After Annual Celebration, NAAAP Boston to Present Wine Tasting on March 4
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 11, 2013, — After successfully holding its annual celebration on Jan. 18, National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Boston brings you another fun activity on March 4. With 120 people in attendance at Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville on a snowy evening in January, NAAAP… Continue reading After Annual Celebration, NAAAP Boston to Present Wine Tasting on March 4
Leland Cheung Kicked off Campaign for Lt. Governor
By Leland Cheung, Cambridge City Councilor Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, I stood with family and friends and kicked off my campaign for Lt. Governor. It was humbling to have their support, but now I need yours. The first thing you can do is watch this video where I share my vision for Massachusetts.
ACLS Celebrates Year of the Horse with “Essence of China”
By David Li, bostonese.com Acton, Mass., Feb. 10, 2014, — The Acton Chinese Language School (ACLS) hosted a day-long Chinese New Year Celebration gala on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the RJ Grey Junior High School. Close to 1,000 ACLS teachers, students, parents and local residents attended this annual event. Dance performance by ACLS students (all… Continue reading ACLS Celebrates Year of the Horse with “Essence of China”