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Chinese Restaurant Owner Raised Concerns about Racial Discrimination at Board of Health Hearing

Boston, Nov. 1, 2024, — A special hearing was held at the former city hall address in Taunton, Massachusetts on Oct. 28 at noon time. This hearing addressed the frequent retaliatory inspections faced by the “Hong Kong City” restaurant within the jurisdiction of the local health department, which was forcibly shut down on July 31… Continue reading Chinese Restaurant Owner Raised Concerns about Racial Discrimination at Board of Health Hearing

Chinese Restaurant Owner Sues Taunton Health Department, Sparking Widespread Attention

Boston, Oct. 24, 2024, — Recently, Chinese restaurant owner in Taunton Mass. Mr. Philip Fei Pan faced retaliation after refusing a health department inspector’s request to hire her mother’s cleaning company. Determined to seek justice, Mr. Pan has decided to take legal action against the inspector and the health department, a move that has garnered… Continue reading Chinese Restaurant Owner Sues Taunton Health Department, Sparking Widespread Attention

麻州免税周末来了！MA Sales Tax Holiday FAQ

【波士顿双语网2024年8月9日讯】从明天（8月10日）开始，麻州年度免税周末又回来了！在这2天，人们在麻州境内购物无需为低于$2500的商品支付6.25%的销售税。而不少暑假期间在波士顿地区探亲旅游的中国游客早已摩拳擦掌做好准备，在这个周末展开大采购。The sales tax holiday for 2024 will be held on August 10 and August 11. Most retail items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use on these two days, will be exempt from sales tax. 上图：麻州最大的Wrentham 奥特莱斯。

Senator Markey and Aquarium staff release five rehabilitated turtles into ocean waters off Cape Cod

BOSTON, MASS. (August 6, 2024) – With the help of New England Aquarium sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation staff and Senator Edward J. Markey, five endangered and threatened sea turtles are back in ocean waters off Cape Cod after fully recovering from their life-threatening injuries. These turtles spent several months at the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital in… Continue reading Senator Markey and Aquarium staff release five rehabilitated turtles into ocean waters off Cape Cod

IRS reminds car dealers and sellers to be aware of phishing scams

Washington, D.C., July 11, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service would like to remind car dealers and sellers to be aware of evolving phishing and smishing scams that could impact day-to-day operations of the business. In light of the recent ransomware attack aimed at car dealers, the IRS is warning individuals and businesses to remain… Continue reading IRS reminds car dealers and sellers to be aware of phishing scams

Secretary Blinken Answers Press Questions on U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2022 Walter E. Washington Convention Center SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good evening, everyone.  Good to see you all.  So earlier this year in South Africa, I had an opportunity to set out the administration’s Strategy for Africa.  And at its core, it really can be distilled to a single word, and that… Continue reading Secretary Blinken Answers Press Questions on U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

Mayor Wu Announces Inclusive Growth Strategy: Increasing Funds for Affordable Housing, Speeding Development Approvals

BOSTON – Thursday, December 15, 2022 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a set of proposals to make substantial changes to Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) and the commercial Linkage Policy that will enable Boston to support its growing population and ensure the city is a place where families of all income levels can afford to live. These changes will increase Boston’s supply… Continue reading Mayor Wu Announces Inclusive Growth Strategy: Increasing Funds for Affordable Housing, Speeding Development Approvals