Mayor Walsh Swears in as 54th Mayor of Boston, Appoints Key Staff Members

Boston, Jan. 6, 2013, — Before a crowd of thousands, including residents, supporters, political leaders, faith leaders and dignitaries, Mayor Martin J. Walsh this morning took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 54th Mayor of the City of Boston. In a ceremony that also included the swearing-in of the Boston City… Continue reading Mayor Walsh Swears in as 54th Mayor of Boston, Appoints Key Staff Members

Lexington Chinese Community Reaches out to Families of Tragic Accident, Calls for Donations

Lexington, Mass., Jan. 6, 2013, — While we are celebrating the new year with family and friends and feeling grateful for what we have, it is also time to think about the less fortunate people. With a very saddened heart, we’d like to tell you about an unspeakable tragedy involving a former Lexington resident and… Continue reading Lexington Chinese Community Reaches out to Families of Tragic Accident, Calls for Donations

BCPA Ends 2013 with Indoors Photography Event and Lecture

Boston, Jan. 6, 2014, — Boston Chinese Photographers’ Association (BCPA) wrapped up a year full of dramas and activities with a lecture at Framingham Public Library on Dec. 22, 2013. Over 20 members attended the lecture, and nine of them shared pictures they took in 2013. Daryl Luk (left) works with model Tian Qin during… Continue reading BCPA Ends 2013 with Indoors Photography Event and Lecture

Register Now–2014 NECP Lunar New Year Gala & Community Enrichment Forum

2014 New England Chinese Professionals Lunar New Year Gala & Community Enrichment Forum Date: Feb 1, 2014, Sunday, 1:00 PM-11:00 PM Venue: Marriott Boston-Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466 Tickets: Early Bird ticket: $60.00 before Jan 15, 2014; Regular ticket: $75.00 after Jan 15, 2014; Student ticket: $40.00, limited quantity of discounted ticket available… Continue reading Register Now–2014 NECP Lunar New Year Gala & Community Enrichment Forum

Chinese Consulate in San Francisco Damaged during New Year’s Day Arson Attack

China on Thursday urged the United States to take “effective measures” to protect its diplomatic institutions and staff, and prevent similar incidents following an arson attack on a Chinese consulate-general. The front entrance of the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco was set on fire in an attack on Wednesday night. Chen Gang / China… Continue reading Chinese Consulate in San Francisco Damaged during New Year’s Day Arson Attack

Snow Emergency and Parking Ban in Effect on Boston’s First Work Day of 2014

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today declared a Snow Emergency and parking ban for the City of Boston will take effect TOMORROW, Thursday, January 2 at NOON. Boston Public Schools will be CLOSED FRIDAY, January 3. City business will be as usual tomorrow. Discounted parking will be available at 10 a.m. at several parking lots and… Continue reading Snow Emergency and Parking Ban in Effect on Boston’s First Work Day of 2014