Malden, Mass., Dec. 11, 2015, — State Representative Steve Ultrino (D – Malden) was honored last month for his advocacy on the City Council and in the Legislature for working individuals and their families. The Greater Boston Labor Council recognized Representative Ultrino for his efforts with their annual Leadership Award. State Representative Steve Ultrino addresses… Continue reading State Rep. Ultrino Receives Greater Boston Labor Council Leadership Award
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Mayor Walsh Offers Holiday Greetings in Boston Chinatown
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Dec. 8, 2015, — Chinatown Main Street(CMS) welcomed Mayor Marty Walsh to Chinatown to offer his greetings and holiday wishes to the Chinatown community on Sunday. Hundreds of residents and vistors enjoyed the festivities and kids took the opportunity to take pictures with the Santa Clause. (L to R)Courtney Ho,… Continue reading Mayor Walsh Offers Holiday Greetings in Boston Chinatown
Harvard Report — Record Number of US Renters Face Increasing Cost
December 9, 2015 – Cambridge, MA and Washington, DC – Multifamily housing construction has accelerated to its fastest pace in nearly 30 years but has still not been sufficient to meet surging demand. Rental vacancy rates are now at their lowest point since 1985 and inflation-adjusted rents are rising 3.5 percent annually. With renter incomes… Continue reading Harvard Report — Record Number of US Renters Face Increasing Cost
Please Join East Meets West Cultural Dialogue on Dec 10
By Chinese Culture Connection Please join Rick Irving, LICSW to learn the components of successful behavior management. Rick has extensive experience and training in working with children and families. We will continue to learn to understand children’s perceptions of what we do, and what the purposes of their behaviors are. We will then discuss how… Continue reading Please Join East Meets West Cultural Dialogue on Dec 10
MIT Researchers Took Home 2016 Breakthrough Prize Awards
Dec. 1, 2016, — MIT researchers took home several awards at the 2016 Breakthrough Prize ceremony at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California recently. (Left to right) Edward Boyden, Larry Guth, and Liang Fu.
Coco Miao Wins ATV Miss Asia US East Coast Competition
Boston, Dec. 4, 2015, — Northeaster University student Coco Miao captured the crown at the ATV Miss Asia US East Coast competition, held in New York City recently. Miss. Miao advances to the 27th ATV Miss Asia Pageant finals in Hong Kong. Coco Miao (middle), 1st
The 242nd Boston Tea Party Anniversary Reenactment to Be Held on Dec 16
Boston, Dec. 3, 2015, — The Boston Tea Party comes alive this December! It’s Dec. 16, 1773 and trouble is brewing in Boston. Presented by Boston’s famed Old South Meeting House and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, the 242nd Boston Tea Party Anniversary Reenactment is an opportunity to experience one of America’s most… Continue reading The 242nd Boston Tea Party Anniversary Reenactment to Be Held on Dec 16
Detectives Seize $100K Worth of Stolen Goods from My-Tan Fashion in Chinatown
Dec. 1, 2015, — On Tuesday November 24, 2015, detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) executed a search warrant at My-Tan Fashion located at 693 Washington Street as a result of a ten month long investigation into a large scale retail crime operation. Investigators seized approximately 5,000 pieces of merchandise believed to be valued at… Continue reading Detectives Seize $100K Worth of Stolen Goods from My-Tan Fashion in Chinatown
Zuckerberg and Chan Pledge $45 Billion in “A Letter to Our Daughter”
Dear Max, Your mother and I don’t yet have the words to describe the hope you give us for the future. Your new life is full of promise, and we hope you will be happy and healthy so you can explore it fully. You’ve already given us a reason to reflect on the world we… Continue reading Zuckerberg and Chan Pledge $45 Billion in “A Letter to Our Daughter”
BPL December Author Talks and Lectures
Boston, Dec. 1, 2015 – Boston Public Library locations will host a variety of literary events this month, with topics ranging from the history of tea to the American maritime industry and more: