BOSTON – February 28, 2016 – The month of March offers a wealth of author talks and Irish-themed programs for people of all ages to enjoy. Below are highlights of the upcoming month, for a full listing visit the BPL Calendar of Events. Chinese New Year concert at BPL in March 2013 (file photo).
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Pictures from Gee How Oak Tin Association Chinese New Year Banquet
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 27, 2016, — This is Super Saturday before the Super Tuesday in Boston Chinatown. Over 1,000 people showed up at the Gee How Oak Tin Association of New England’s Chinese New Year banquet at Empire Garden and Hei La Moon restaurants, including many elected officials. (L to R)Peter Chan,… Continue reading Pictures from Gee How Oak Tin Association Chinese New Year Banquet
Zhangjiang-Boston Enterprise Park Unveiled at MA State House
Bosotn, Feb. 26, 2016, /Xinhua/ — The Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone (ZHIDZ), located in eastern China’s Shanghai city, unveiled an enterprise park in Boston on Friday to promote China-US technological innovation.
Governor Baker Swears In Workforce Development Board
Boston, Feb. 25, 2016 – Today, Governor Charlie Baker swore in members of the new Massachusetts Workforce Development Board at a State House ceremony prior to the board’s first public hearing where they are charged with making recommendations to improve the public workforce system and align policies to strengthen regional economies. Verizon New England’s Region… Continue reading Governor Baker Swears In Workforce Development Board
Pictures from New England Hunan Association’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Medford, Mass., Feb. 23, 2016, — New England Hunan Association celebrated its 10th Anniversary Celebration at Medford City Hall in the evening of Feb. 20. Over 400 guests, including Mayor Stephanie Muccini Burke(2nd from right in the picture below), attended this festival event.
Protesters in More Than 40 Cities in North America Rally for Officer Liang
New York City, Feb. 20, 2016 — More than 100,000 protesters in more than 40 major cities across the U.S. and Canada are united as The Coalition of Justice for Liang to rally for justice of ex-NYPD officer Peter Liang today. These cities include New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Salt Lake City,… Continue reading Protesters in More Than 40 Cities in North America Rally for Officer Liang
Thousands Rally in Boston Common Calling for Equal Justice for Officer Peter Liang
Boston, Feb. 20, 2016, — Over 2,000 protesters turned out today at Boston Common to rally for ex-NYPD officer Peter Liang. This is one of the largest protests by the Asian American community in Boston in many years.
Asian Americans to Rally for NYPD Officer Peter Liang on 2/20
Boston, Feb. 18, 2016, — Asian Americans across the US in over 30 major cities will rally on Saturday, Feb. 20, to protect against the guilty verdict of NYPD officer Prter Liang.
Women Elected Officials Endorse Diana Hwang for State Senate
Boston, Feb. 16, 2016, — Former Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong (Wong Sou Fun), Quincy City Councilor Nina Liang and Newton City Councilor Amy Mah Sangiolo (Mah Hwei Mei) have all endorsed Diana Hwang for State Senate, citing her work as a mentor for young Asian women across Massachusetts.
Boston Embraces for Coldest Valentine’s Day Ever
Boston, Feb. 14, 2016 — It’s official now. Today is the coldest Valentine’s Day in Boston on record. The low temperature of the day: -9F was recorded at Boston Logan Airport early this morning.