At Least 17 People Injured in Beacon Street Nine-alarm Fire

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, March 26, 2013, — A nine-alarm file was reported this afternoon on Beacon Street between Fairfield and Exeter Streets tonight. Many users of WeChat shared the following news update on the popular mobile social media app just before the start of evening commute.

Boston to Receive $18 Million Funding from FEMA

Boston, March 21, 2014 — This week Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that Boston will receive $18 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, representing a 2.47% increase from last year’s funding award. The funds will be used to support ongoing and future homeland security initiatives through… Continue reading Boston to Receive $18 Million Funding from FEMA

International Women’s Day Remarks by John Kerry and Video by Google

John Kerry, Secretary of State Washington, DC, — International Women’s Day (March 8) is a moment to pause and reflect on the contributions of women to the world and to reaffirm our commitment to continued progress on gender equality. It’s also a powerful reminder that women are advancing peace and prosperity around the world in… Continue reading International Women’s Day Remarks by John Kerry and Video by Google

Let’s Move — Surprise Video from the White House

Hi everyone, To mark the fourth anniversary of the launch of Let’s Move!, I asked you to show me how you move. I wanted to see all of the fun, creative things you’re doing in your homes, schools, and communities to get kids excited about eating healthy and being active. First Lady Michelle Obama delivers… Continue reading Let’s Move — Surprise Video from the White House

Boston Homeowners Embrace Solar Power

Boston, Feb. 28, 2014, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced 106 Boston homeowners have signed contracts to install solar power through the 2013 Renew Boston Solarize program, a community bulk pricing program. A high rate of participation helped Renew Boston Solarize achieve its goal of 500 kilowatts (kW) of solar power and qualify for… Continue reading Boston Homeowners Embrace Solar Power

Visa Application of a Chinese Immigrant in 1931

This Immigration Visa is part of a series of documents in the National Archives at Boston that was used to authenticate the identity of Ng Shee. She was requesting to leave Hong Kong, China, to join her Chinese American husband living in Waltham, MA. The documents include this Nonquota Immigration Visa, her husband’s petition requesting… Continue reading Visa Application of a Chinese Immigrant in 1931

Mayor Christenson Attends “Cultures of China, Festival of spring”

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 19, 2014, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson was among 1000 people who packed John Hancock Hall in Boston Back Bay Sunday, Feb. 16, evening. They enjoyed the performances by top singers and dancers from China at the “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” show, presented by Asian Cultural Center. Mayor… Continue reading Mayor Christenson Attends “Cultures of China, Festival of spring”