A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Quincy Asian Resources’s North Quincy location took place Feb. 26. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Quincy Asian Resources Inc. (QARI) celebrated its new North Quincy location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 26. About 30 guests attended the celebration at the converted bank branch, now serving as a community center. “We wanted to develop a space in the epicenter of North Quincy,” said QARI executive director Philip Chong. “We offer elder services, English instruction, youth services and […]

The Asian American Commission swore in four new commissioners on Feb. 25 at the Statehouse. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) Asian American Commission hosted a swearing-in ceremony for four new commissioners Feb. 25 at the Statehouse. Executive director Jenny Chiang expressed appreciation for all the work the commission had done in the past year. Treasurer Deborah Goldberg swore in new commissioners Samuel Hyun, Danielle Kim, Betty King and Haniya Syeda. Reappointed members are Jonjy Ananth, Mary Chin, Nina Liang and […]

Pittsfield (February 28, 2020) – As part of Massachusetts’ continuing efforts to prevent sexual assault and teen dating violence, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today announced nearly $1 million in grant funding to five organization partnerships  across the Commonwealth working to promote healthy relationships among youth. The announcement was made at an event at the Elizabeth Freeman Center in Pittsfield, one of the grant recipients. Funded organizations and their partners will work with youth ages 12-18 to promote healthy relationships of all […]