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
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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
“Xi’s Bun-Eating Mission” Draws Positive Comments from World Media
(from chinadaily.com.cn)Beijing, Dec. 29, 2013, — Chinese President Xi Jinping dropped in at a steamed bun restaurant in Beijing where he paid for his food and happily chatted with surprised customers on Saturday, Dec. 28, attracting wide attention from foreign media.
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
Picture of CAAL Family Featured on Boston Globe
By David Li, bostonese.com Lexington, Mass., Jan. 3, 2013, — When I browsed through the pages of Boston Globe waiting for my car to be serviced on the first work day of 2014, the picture of my friend Weidong Wang and his family on page 3 of the Globe West section caught my eyes. Weidong… Continue reading Picture of CAAL Family Featured on Boston Globe
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
Letter from State Senator Brownsberger to ABC President Paul Lee
Cultural Dialogue Series by CCC to Focus on Affordable Care Act on Jan. 12, 2014
Malden, Mass., Jan. 2, 2014, — The Chinese Culture Connection (CCC) is proud to announce the next program in the East Meets West Cultural Dialogue series: “Affordable Care Presented by a Federal Government Employee,” Maureen Kerrigan, on Sunday, January 12, from 2:00-4:00pm at Malden YMCA, located at 125 Mountain Avenue.
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