By Peter Chan, Boston Chinese Catholic Community(BCCC) On Sunday, August 12, 2018, the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time was joyfully celebrated at St. James the Greater Church in Boston Chinatown. In the Lower Church the 8:00 AM Mass in English was presided by Fr. Joseph Baggetta. Staffers at BCCC’s August Moon Festival booth.
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Gov. Baker Launches Re-election Campaign
Shrewsbury, Mass., August 11, 2018 — Today, Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito officially launched their 2018 re-election campaign at the annual Baker-Polito Summer Picnic at SAC Park in Shrewsbury.
The 8th Asian American Festival to Take Over Boston Common on Sept. 9
Boston, August 10, 2018, — To celebrate cultural diversity and community dynamism, the 8th Asian American Festival will take place in Boston Common on Sept. 9, 2018. Governor Baker declares Sept. 9, 2018 as Asian American Day in MA.
UCA Condemns Trump’s Reported Remarks Implying Chinese Students as Spies
By United Chinese Americans Washington, DC, August 9, 2018, — United Chinese Americans (UCA), a leading federation of Chinese American organizations across the country, is greatly disturbed by multiple news reports that, at a private dinner with corporate executives in New Jersey on August 7, President Donald Trump spoke in alarming terms about Chinese students… Continue reading UCA Condemns Trump’s Reported Remarks Implying Chinese Students as Spies
FTC Warns Scams Are Much More Common Than You Think
By Olivia Bornstein, bostonese.com Boston, August 6, 2018, — Have you ever received a phone call from someone claiming to be an authority, saying that you owe money, and threatening to sue, arrest or deport you? Picture from a recent FTC briefing on scams in Boston (photo by Olivia Bornstein).
Music Creates Future International Youth Competition Successfully Held at NEC
Boston, — On August 2, 2018, the first Music Creates Future International Youth Competition completed successfully at the New England Conservatory of Music(NEC). The event was co-organized by the Beijing International Education Exchange Center(BIEE) and the East Coast Cultural Exchange Center (ECCEC) and hosted by the New England Conservatory of Music. Contestants from China (upper… Continue reading Music Creates Future International Youth Competition Successfully Held at NEC
Mayor Walsh and Boston Police Will Lead National Night Out
Boston, August 3, 2018, — Mayor Martin Walsh today announced that he will join Boston Police Superintendent in Chief William Gross, who is set to be sworn in as Police Commissioner on Monday, elected officials, community leaders, clery and residents for the 35th Annual National Night Out celebrations in the City of Boston. The events… Continue reading Mayor Walsh and Boston Police Will Lead National Night Out
Newton, Lexington and Westford Top MA’s 2019 Best School District List
Boston, August 1, 2018, — As the new school year is just around the corner, niche.com just release a ranking of the best school districts in the state. Newton North High School (file photo).
2018 Asian American Day To Be Celebrated on Sept. 9. We Want You!
July 28, 2018, — The Asian American Day (AADay) was initiated by the Asian American Association of Boston (AAAB) in 2011. The Asian American Day was approved by both the city of Boston and the state of Massachusetts in September 2016 and is celebrated on the second Saturday of September every year. bostonese.com is a… Continue reading 2018 Asian American Day To Be Celebrated on Sept. 9. We Want You!
Mayor Walsh Appoints BPD’s First African American Commissioner
Boston, July 23, 2018 – Mayor Martin Walsh today announced the appointment of William Gross as the City of Boston’s first African American Commissioner of the Boston Police Department (BPD), who will assume the duties and responsibilities of Commissioner William B. Evans who is set to retire from the Boston Police Department on Saturday, August… Continue reading Mayor Walsh Appoints BPD’s First African American Commissioner