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Eighteen Scientists and Innovators to Be Honored by President Obama

Washington, D.C., Oct. 3, 2014, –President Obama today announced a new class of recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation—our Nation’s highest honors for achievement and leadership in advancing the fields of science and technology. The new awardees will receive their medals at a White House ceremony later… Continue reading Eighteen Scientists and Innovators to Be Honored by President Obama

Boston Marks China’s National Day with Flag Raising Ceremony

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 1, 2014, — Today is the 65th Anniversary of founding of People’s Republic of China. A flag raising ceremony was held at Boston City Hall plaza on Sept. 27. Over a thousand people showed up to witness the national flag of China rising along side of US National and… Continue reading Boston Marks China’s National Day with Flag Raising Ceremony

Mayor Walsh Announces the Neighborhood Innovation District Committee

Boston, Sept. 26, 2014, –Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the formation of a “Neighborhood Innovation District Committee” to expand innovation and entrepreneurship in the City of Boston today. The Neighborhood Innovation District Committee will seek to identify policies, practices, and infrastructure improvements to support the development of innovation districts throughout the City. The first meeting… Continue reading Mayor Walsh Announces the Neighborhood Innovation District Committee

Boston Cultural Council Accepting Applications for 2015 Grant

Boston, Sept. 9, 2014, — The Boston Cultural Council (BCC) is now accepting applications for its 2015 grant funding cycle. Under the umbrella of the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, the BCC annually distributes funds allocated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, to support innovative arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programming that… Continue reading Boston Cultural Council Accepting Applications for 2015 Grant

President Obama Commemorates the 13th Anniversary of 9/11

The Pentagon 9:45 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Scripture tells us, “We count as blessed those who have persevered.” Secretary Hagel, General Dempsey, members of our Armed Forces, and, most of all, the survivors of that September day and the families of those we lost –- Michelle and I are humbled to be with… Continue reading President Obama Commemorates the 13th Anniversary of 9/11

Two Local “Champions of Change” to Be Honored by White House

Washington, D.C., Sept. 5, 2014, — On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 10:30 AM the White House will honor local “Champions of Change” who are doing extraordinary work to prepare individuals and communities for disasters and to help build a safer and more resilient nation. These Champions have distinguished themselves through their innovation, dedication, and… Continue reading Two Local “Champions of Change” to Be Honored by White House

Tufts Medical Center Receives National Leadership Award from EPA Chief Gina McCarthy

Boston, August 25, 2014, — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy traveled to Boston on Aug. 19 to meet with families and health care workers to discuss the impacts of clean air and President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. At Tufts Medical Center, where the EPA recognized staff with a national leadership award in asthma… Continue reading Tufts Medical Center Receives National Leadership Award from EPA Chief Gina McCarthy

Secretary Kerry’s Statement on Peter Theo Curtis

Washington, D.C., August 24, 2014, — Particularly after a week marked by unspeakable tragedy, we are all relieved and grateful knowing that Theo Curtis is coming home after so much time held in the clutches of Jabhat Al-Nusrah. Peter Theo Curtis is a Boston based writer with a Ph.D. from UMass Amherst (CNN).