Boston, Oct. 3, 2013 -– John B. Wong, MD, Chief of the Division of Clinical Decision Making at Tufts Medical Center, has been approved to receive a research award of more than $1 million over three years from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to fund his work on improving comparative effectiveness research (CER) methods.… Continue reading Dr. John Wong of Tufts Medical Center Receives $1 Million PCORI Award
Tag: Chinatown
Activists Protest BRA’s Tax Break to Developer, Call for Economic Justice
Boston, September 26, 2013, –- On City Hall Plaza today, a group of activists from the Right to the City Alliance called on the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) to have greater accountability to residents and to use public resources for the public good. On the agenda tonight for the BRA board meeting was the approval… Continue reading Activists Protest BRA’s Tax Break to Developer, Call for Economic Justice
China Pearl First to Offer English Training to Staff in Chinatown
Boston, MA, Sept. 25, 2013 –China Pearl became the first Chinese restaurant in Boston to invest in the language skills of its employees on June 5, introducing an English language program for its predominantly Chinese-speaking staff. China Peal Workplace Ed Class – Workplace Education ESL teacher, Kenny Yim, teaching the staff English(photo provided by AACA).
Chinatown Stands for Connolly, Celebrates August Moon
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Sept. 18, 2013, — At noon time on September 15, the main intersection of Boston Chinatown was packed with dozens of supporters of John Connolly, candidate for Boston Mayor. The streets were busy with shoppers as they were preparing for the August Moon Festival, which falls on Sept. 19 for… Continue reading Chinatown Stands for Connolly, Celebrates August Moon
Outrage Prevails at Boston Mayoral Candidate Housing Forum
Boston, August 6, 2013, — More than 250 people from across the city filled the Quincy School auditorium in Chinatown as seven candidates of the “New Boston” persuasion courted votes at the Why We Can’t Wait mayoral candidate forum on housing and land issues sponsored by Right to the City VOTE and the Boston Tenant… Continue reading Outrage Prevails at Boston Mayoral Candidate Housing Forum
Community Marches to Remain, Reclaim, and Rebuild Boston Chinatown
BOSTON, July 17, 2013 – About 200 Chinatown residents and their supporters marched, drummed, and sang their way through Chinatown today in a protest action called “Tour R Chinatown.” Sponsored by the Chinese Progressive Association and the Right to the City Alliance, participants called for “public land for the public good” and support for community… Continue reading Community Marches to Remain, Reclaim, and Rebuild Boston Chinatown
CCBA-NE Holds First-ever Art Show by Art Class Students
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, July 3, 2013, — Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA-NE) art class for children held an art show in the afternoon of June 29 at the meeting room of CCBA. The art show is a celebration of ending of the first-ever art class at CCBA-NE with about 40… Continue reading CCBA-NE Holds First-ever Art Show by Art Class Students
Chung Changing Lives, Inc. and BCNC Team up to Launch Summer Music Academy
Boston, June 6, 2013, — Chung Changing Lives, Inc. and the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc (BCNC) are pleased to announce the creation of S.M.A.R.T, a summer music education program for youth ages 13-18, running from July 8-July 24, 2013. Patrick and Cecelia Chung.
Asian Women Were Targeted in Two Robbery & Larceny Incidents in Boston Chinatown
Boston Police District A-1 Advisory Robbery & Larceny in Chinatown (two incidents) On Tuesday, 04/02/2013, Boston Police District A-1 Police Officers filed a police report for the victim who is a middle aged Asian woman who speaks only Mandarin. The victim stated that she was approached by three Asian female suspects who stated that they… Continue reading Asian Women Were Targeted in Two Robbery & Larceny Incidents in Boston Chinatown
First Art Exhibition by NAAA in Boston Chinatown Draws Rave Reviews
By David Li, bostonese.com The first ever Chinese calligraphy and photography exhibition by North America Artist Association (NAAA) was held from March 9 to 12 at East West Bank in Boston Chinatown. The four-day exhibition drew thousands of spectators and rave reviews from professional artists and art enthusiasts alike. (from left)Tian Han Guo, Jing Ming… Continue reading First Art Exhibition by NAAA in Boston Chinatown Draws Rave Reviews