New York City, March 2, 2014, — The UN Security Council on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place on March 1 at the train station in Kunming, China, and underlined the need to bring those responsible to justice. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. UN Photo (file photo)
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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”
Gov. Patrick Joins MassChallenge to Launch 2014 Global Startup Programs
Boston, February 12, 2014 -– Governor Deval Patrick today joined Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and MassChallenge founder Akhil Nigam to announce the 2014 startup accelerator competition. MassChallenge also announced the anticipated launch of MassChallenge UK in London in December 2014. MassChallenge CEO John Harthorne joined the event via video conference from Tel Aviv to simultaneously… Continue reading Gov. Patrick Joins MassChallenge to Launch 2014 Global Startup Programs
White House Raises Minimum Wage and Launches Cybersecurity Framework
Washington. D.C., Feb. 11, 2014, — In his State of the Union address, President Obama called on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour, and announced he would issue an Executive Order to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 for the individuals working on new federal service contracts.
Boston Public Schools Closed on Wednesday with Snowstorm in the Forecast
Boston, Feb. 4, 2014, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced City response plans for the winter storm expected to begin early tomorrow morning. The Mayor has declared a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban for the City of Boston, in effect tonight, Tuesday, February 4, at 11:00 p.m. Boston Public Schools will be closed tomorrow,… Continue reading Boston Public Schools Closed on Wednesday with Snowstorm in the Forecast
White House Announces Major Progress toward ConnectED Goal for K-12 Education
Washington, DC, Feb. 4, 2014, — Today, following up on his call to action, the President is announcing major progress toward realizing the ConnectED goal to get high-speed Internet connectivity and educational technology into classrooms, and into the hands of teachers trained on its advantages. The FCC and private sector are taking key steps to… Continue reading White House Announces Major Progress toward ConnectED Goal for K-12 Education
Statements on Death Penalty Authorization in the Case Against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Jan. 30, 2014, — US Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. has Authorized of the Death Penalty in the Case Against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The following is statements from Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner William Evans. Boston Police Commissioner William Evans.