By Eric H. Holder, Jr., US Attorney General, Dec. 2, 2014 Following Michael Brown’s tragic death, millions of people across the nation and around the world have focused their attention on unfolding events in Ferguson, both grieving together and making their voices heard. In recent days, many have been captivated by ongoing developments, anguished emotions,… Continue reading Eric Holder: Following through after Ferguson
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Team Boston Travels to Guangzhou, China to Join Urban Innovation Competition
Boston, Dec. 1, 2014, — Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the City of Boston’s Youth Engagement & Employment Department’s involvement in an Urban Innovation competition in Guangzhou, China. The competition focuses on initiatives that best incorporate innovation, civic engagement, community improvement, and sustainability.
Mayor Walsh Commends President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration & Info Session at City Hall
President Obama announced the executive action in the White House (from Web cast).
U.S. and China Extend Visas for Business Travelers, Tourists and Students
Beijing, Nov. 12, 2014, Starting today, the United States and the People’s Republic of China will reciprocally increase the validity of short-term business and tourist visas visas and student and exchange visas issued to each other’s citizens. A U.S. student visa issued in 2010 (file photo).
President Obama Announces 2014 Medal of Freedom Recipients
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2014, –Today, President Obama named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. “I look forward to presenting these nineteen bold, inspiring Americans with our Nation’s highest civilian honor,” said the President. President Barack Obama delivers remarks and awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to honorees during a ceremony in… Continue reading President Obama Announces 2014 Medal of Freedom Recipients
Boston Mourns Passing of Tom Menino
Boston, Oct. 30, 2014, — Thomas Michael Menino (December 27, 1942 – October 30, 2014) passed away this morning in a hospital in Boston at age of 71. He served as the 53rd Mayor of Boston, and was the city’s longest-serving mayor. Before becoming mayor, the Boston native was a member and President of Boston… Continue reading Boston Mourns Passing of Tom Menino
Businesses that Support English Classes for Immigrants Recognized by Mayor Walsh and Secretary Kaprielian
Boston, Oct. 15, 2014, – Today English for New Bostonians (ENB), and its English Works Campaign, held the event “Raising Our Voices: Recognizing ESOL Leadership in Business and the Community” to honor 20 businesses and labor management partnerships that have joined together with government and the non-profit sector to offer their immigrant workers the chance… Continue reading Businesses that Support English Classes for Immigrants Recognized by Mayor Walsh and Secretary Kaprielian
Suspected Ebola Case Emerges in Boston as First US Infection Announced by CDC
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 13, 2014, –The Ebola outbreak made local and national news headlines yesterday as a suspected patient with Ebola symptoms was isolated at a health clinic in Braintree, Mass. The Patient was later transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center(BIDMC) in Boston. To add to the anxiety, CDC has confirmed… Continue reading Suspected Ebola Case Emerges in Boston as First US Infection Announced by CDC
Texas Nurse Tested Positive for Ebola Virus
Atlanta, Oct. 12, 2014, — A healthcare worker at Texas Presbyterian Hospital who provided care for the index patient has tested positive for Ebola according to preliminary tests by the Texas Department of State Health Services’ laboratory. The patient was isolated after the initial report of a fever and remains so now. Confirmation testing at… Continue reading Texas Nurse Tested Positive for Ebola Virus
Boston Population to Top 700,000 by 2030
Boston, Oct. 9, 2014, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released “Housing a Changing City: Boston 2030,” the administration’s housing plan. The plan, which aims to create housing across demographics and neighborhoods, outlines the City’s strategies for housing an expected 91,000 new Bostonians by the year 2030, and calls for the creation of 53,000 new… Continue reading Boston Population to Top 700,000 by 2030