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  • Boston City Councilors File Paid Parental Leave Ordinance

    BOSTON – Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu (At-Large), Tim McCarthy (District 5), and Tito Jackson (District 7) will introduce an ordinance relative to paid parental leave at the Boston City Council Meeting on March 25th. This ordinance, filed today, has the full support of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, who collaborated with the Council on this policy.
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    Councilor Wu with her baby son at a recent event in Boston Chinatown(photo by Victor Chen, bostonese.com).
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  • Founding Father of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew Dies at 91

    Singapore, March 23, 2015, — Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has declared a period of National Mourning from Mar 23 to 29 (Monday to Sunday).
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  • MIT Graduate Michelle Lee Confirmed as First Women Director of USPTO

    Washington, D.C., March 9, 2015, — Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Michelle K. Lee as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the first woman to hold this position in the USPTO’s 200+ year history. While women represent less than 15% of executive officers in the private sector, more than 40% of the USPTO’s executive officer positions are filled by women.
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  • UN Celebrates International Women’s Day 2015

    New York City, March 8, 2015, — In 2015, International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on March 8, highlights the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a historic roadmap signed by 189 governments 20 years ago that sets the agenda for realizing women’s rights. While there have been many achievements since then, many serious gaps remain.
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    Photo: UN Women/Fernando Bocanegra
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  • Dr. Tommy Chang Named Next School Superintendent of Boston

    Boston, March 5, 2015, — The Boston School Committee, in at 5-2 vote on Tuesday evening, named Dr. Tommy Chang Boston Public School’s next superintendent.
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    Dr. Chang at an interview on Feb. 24, 2015 (from Twitter @chu_on_the_go).
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  • Ambassador Lippert in Great Spirits After Attack


    On Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Seoul, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Mark Lippert underwent surgery to treat wounds to his face and hand following an assault earlier that day. He is currently recovering in the hospital. As the Ambassador tweeted Thursday afternoon from Seoul, he is doing well and in great spirits.
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    Ambassador Lippert tweeted: “Doing well&in great spirits! Robyn, Sejun, Grigsby & I – deeply moved by the support! Will be back ASAP to advance US-ROK alliance! 같이 갑시다!” The Korean words in the end mean “let’s go together”.
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  • Photo Exhibit at Boston City Hall Honors Women’s History Month

    Boston, March 3, 2015 – In honor of Women’s History Month, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined the Office of Arts & Culture and the Office of Women’s Advancement in launching Lift/Women PowerLifters. This art display will feature the exhibition by photographer Liane Brandon in The Mayor’s Gallery on the fifth floor at Boston City Hall.

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    Mayor Walsh greets Van Amanda Le, president of Massachusetts Asian Women’s Association at an event in Boston Chinatown on March 1(photo by Victor Chen).
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  • Wind Chill Advisory Issued after Record Snowfall

    By Victor Chen, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb, 23, 2015, — The high temperature reached above freezing point yesterday afternoon across much of the state. Many residents took the opportunity to remove snow and ice dam from their roofs.
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    Could this stop sign in a snow bank at a residential community west of Boston put a stop of the snow? (file photo).
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  • Boston City Councilor Pressley — Finalist for the EMILY’s List Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award

    Boston, Feb. 10, 2015, — Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley was today announced as one of six national finalists for the EMILY’s List Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. Named in honor of the dedicated and courageous Gabrielle Giffords, the Rising Star Award celebrates an extraordinary woman serving in state or local office. The award honors women who demonstrate the sort of commitment to community, dedication to women and families, and determination and civility that have been the highlights of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ career, in and out of office.
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    (from left)Councilor Pressley, Gilbert Ho and Zhaotao Li pose for a picture of at Chinatown Main Street’s 20th anniversary banquet(photo by Victor Chen).
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  • Governor Baker Declares Valentine’s Week as MBTA Shutdown on Sunday

    Boston, Feb. 13, 2015, — Today at the State House, Governor Charlie Baker announced that due to the unprecedented snowfall and historic winter conditions impacting the Commonwealth’s economy, next week shall be declared “Valentine’s Week” to boost business for local retailers, restaurants and small businesses.  Joined by Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash and local business owners, the Governor signed an official proclamation declaring  “Valentine’s Week” will be recognized statewide from February 14th-February 21st to promote patronage to stimulate the economy despite the difficult winter weather that has reduced traveling and restricted business.
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