Boston, January 19, 2026 (Bostonese.com) — Just days before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Quincy Mayor Tom Koch celebrated 99th birthday of Brigadier General Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse—veteran of World War II, member of the Tuskegee Airmen, and classmate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Boston University.
“Last week, it was a true privilege to represent the City of Quincy and honor a great American hero, Brigadier General Enoch Woody Woodhouse, as he celebrated his 99th birthday. General Woodhouse served our nation with distinction in World War II as part of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. This morning, the City of Quincy invites everyone to join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at our MLK Day gathering at the Tirrell Room, and we are proud to welcome General Woodhouse as our keynote speaker. He exemplifies extraordinary dedication, courage, and service to the United States of America.” said Mayor Koch.
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Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse — A Living Link Between Boston’s History and the Legacy of Dr. MLK Jr.
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Mayor Wu Announces Public Safety Preparations ahead of First Night 2026
Boston, Dec. 29, 2025, — Mayor Michelle Wu, public safety officials, and First Night representatives today shared the City’s preparations for First Night 2026, Boston’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. This free, family-friendly event is returning to City Hall Plaza for the third year, and will feature live performances, ice sculptures, fireworks and more. The City is a partner of this annual New Year’s Eve tradition, which is run by Boston Celebrations, Inc., and managed by Conventures, Inc. The City and partners are taking steps to ensure residents, families and visitors are safe as Boston celebrates the New Year.
Mayor Wu speaks at the press conference (photo credit: city of Boston).
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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 of this year. The hearing involved a presentation of evidence and debates from both sides.
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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 significant attention in the annals of American legal history.
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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。
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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 Quincy, MA, undergoing treatment for hypothermia-related conditions including pneumonia, dehydration, and emaciation, all results of being unable to regulate their body temperature in the cold waters of Cape Cod Bay last fall and winter. After physical examinations, staff veterinarians cleared the sea turtles to return to Nantucket Sound off West Dennis Beach.
(photo credit: The New England-Aquarium)
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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 vigilant against these attacks. Fraudsters and identity thieves attempt to trick the recipient into clicking a suspicious link, filling out personal and financial information or downloading a malware file onto their computer.
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Secretary Blinken Answers Press Questions on U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2022
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterSECRETARY 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 word is partnership. The reality is that the United States and African nations cannot deliver on any of the fundamental aspirations of our people – we can’t solve any of the big challenges that we face – if we don’t work together. So our approach is about what America can do with African nations and people, not for them. And that’s what this summit, the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, has really been all about.
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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 of affordable housing while maintaining the City’s position as an attractive market for real estate development. Mayor Wu’s strategy for inclusive growth will lower barriers to development and create a more predictable development timeline. Together, the package of actions will enable development that allows the city to grow equitably and inclusively.
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Participates in Historic Hearing on Medicare for All
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2022 – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Oversight Committee, participated in the committee’s hearing on universal healthcare coverage, a historic moment and momentum for the Medicare For All Movement.
