May 10, 2024 | Vol. 53, Issue 9
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Day: July 23, 2021

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Press Release: Mass Save Announces Launch of Clean Energy Pathways Program

by guest

The Sponsors of Mass Save®, a collaborative of Massachusetts’ natural gas and electric utilities and energy efficiency service providers,  have announced the launch of the Clean Energy Pathways Program, a new workforce development initiative aimed at boosting the energy efficiency workforce and increasing access to opportunities for individuals historically underrepresented in the industry, including women, people of color and LGBTQI+, first generation, and/or multilingual individuals.  The energy efficiency industry has increased 86% since 2010 and is the largest job creator […]

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Chinatown Braces for the end of the Eviction Moratorium

by Shira Laucharoen

The federal eviction moratorium, established by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), will expire on July 31, leaving many to grapple with an unstable housing situation. While residents have been facing the risk of displacement prior to the lifting of the moratorium, executive director of the Chinese Progressive Association Karen Chen said that when the end of the month comes around, many will be losing their safety nets. Chinatown residents, many of whom are working class people, will […]

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Ruling in Texas Halts DACA, Throwing Many into Uncertainty

by ehsieh

On July 16, US District Judge Andrew Hanen of the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy is unlawful. This decision does not immediately harm the over 600,000 individuals that have previously attained lawful status while protected under DACA or that have had their DACA applications approved. However, it does effectively halt the DACA review process for approximately 60,000 immigrants currently hoping to receive protection and work authorization […]

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What is Affordable? The Availability of Housing in Boston

by Jacqueline Church

It’s no secret that Boston is an expensive city in which to live. You may have heard that people should spend no more than 30% of their income on housing though this reference point is widely acknowledged to be decades out of date.  The new budgeting guidelines popularized by Sen. Elizabeth Warren in her book All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan include the 50/30/20 rule. 50% of one’s after-tax income on needs (housing, food, car payments, utilities); 30% […]

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Winds of Change, But will it Bring Opportunity to Minorities and Immigrants?

by ehsieh

On May 11, the Biden-Harris administration approved the 800-megawatt (MW) Vineyard Wind energy project off the coast of Massachusetts, the first of its kind of this scale. A second 800 MW to serve Massachusetts customers, Mayflower Wind, is advancing through permitting reviews, and four companies are currently preparing bids for a third offshore wind energy project, or projects, totaling an additional 1,600 MW in response to a request for proposals (RFP) from Massachusetts electric utilities. Clearly, a major shift in […]

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Hyde Park Shows its Pryde: LGBT Senior Housing

by Admin

In August of 2020, Pennrose was granted approval by the City of Boston to develop a housing complex for low-income, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) seniors. Now, nearly a year after the initial green-lighting, this groundbreaking project has Tentative Developer Designation status, and is being executed alongside partnering non-profit organization LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc. The idea for such a development was born from local community members. Philippe Saad, Vice President of LGBTQ Senior Housing Project, Inc., and Principal […]

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Significant Project Planned in Fenway

by guest

Known for the Green Monster and the iconic Citgo sign, Fenway might be undergoing a 2.1 million square foot redevelopment. It would transform Van Ness Street, Brookline Street, Jersey Street, and Lansdowne Street into office, residential, and retail spaces. The goal is to turn the hallowed streets of Fenway into a metropolis of people, retail and commerce.  The project was proposed by WS-Fenway-Twins Realty Venture, a collaboration between Fenway Sports Group Real Estate and the D’Angelo family, owners of the […]

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Chinatown Neighborhood Council Hosts Mayoral Candidates

by Sampan Staff

On July 19, the Chinatown Neighborhood Council hosted three of the City of Boston mayoral candidates at its meeting. City Councilor Andrea Campbell, City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George, and former Chief of Economic Development, John Barros, joined the council online to talk to council members and field questions. Each candidate had the opportunity to talk about their history and links to the City of Boston, as well as their focus if they were to be elected mayor.  Council co-moderator, Sherry […]

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An Early History of Chinese Herbalists in Boston

by Richard Auffrey

Within two years of the establishment of Boston’s Chinatown, there was a Chinese herbal doctor in the community. In the early newspapers, the importance of such herbalists was very evident, and they’re still vital in Chinatown today.  One of the first detailed references to a Chinese herbalist, who wasn’t named, was in the Boston Post, April 26, 1896. The writer sought treatment for a severe cold in his chest and the herbalist felt his pulse. He then wrote a prescription which […]

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Tradition meets Innovation at WakuWaku Ramen + Saké

by Jacqueline Church

A phoenix is rising from the dust of the old Suishaya restaurant in Chinatown. Closing in March due to the pandemic, Suishaya was in many locals’ Chinatown rotation for Korean staples and sushi. Henry Wong, owner of Hong Kong Eatery, took the opportunity to reimagine what this space could be.  The new ramen and sake restaurant is in its “soft opening” phase, giving the manager, Dixon Leung, the opportunity to hire and train staff to run the sleek new concept. […]

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