March 21, 2025 | Vol. 54, Issue 6

The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England

Year: 2021

Tufts awards grants to 35 nonprofits to support local initiatives

Tufts Community Grant program provides support for local non-profits hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic (April 15, 2021)  Thirty-five local organizations in Tufts’ four host communities in Massachusetts have been awarded $35,000 in grants from the Tufts Community Grants (TCG) program. The grants, which are funded by donations from Tufts University faculty and staff, are awarded each year to community-based charitable organizations in Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville. TCG is a giving option of the annual Tufts Community Appeal, an internal […]

Covid vaccine study at Mass General Hospital

If you had an allergic reaction that required the use of epinephrine or a visit to the emergency room in the last five years OR you have no history of allergies you may be eligible to participate.  Massachusetts General Hospital is an active site for a study with appointments on Fridays and Saturdays.   To learn more: Massachusetts General Hospital study website: https://rally.partners.org/study/sarsvacc Site Principal Investigator: Dr. Kimberly Blumenthal Study Coordinator contact information: 617-724-9518 or allergyresearch@mgh.harvard.edu Study Sponsor: National Institute of […]

Harmonious survey distribution

The UMass Chinese Mental Health Program invites you to participate in a series of short research surveys. The goals of our program are to understand how individuals of Chinese heritage in Massachusetts feel about the concept of mental health, facilitate discussions about mental health within families, and improve the health and well-being of our communities by sharing local resources. Participants will be asked to take a short 15-minute survey. If you choose to leave an email, you will be entered […]

Boston reopening updates

Face Coverings  Effective Friday, April 30 Boston will align with the state’s updated Face Coverings Order.  Face Coverings will be required at all times at indoor and outdoor venues and events, except when eating or drinking.  Face coverings are recommended to be worn both inside and outside during small gatherings at private homes. Face coverings are not required outside in public spaces when individuals are able to remain at a safe distance from others. Private Gatherings/Homes Effective April 30th: Public […]

Social Access Equity Fund: a new philanthropic model in Chinatown

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  When tragedy strikes on a large scale, we think of large sources of support. For example when an epic weather event strikes, FEMA responds.  When the Coronavirus pandemic hit, little help was available for Chinatown or was accessible to business owners here. The government was slow to respond and much of the aid available was hard for this immigrant community to access. Language was only part of the problem. Private benefactors and innovative community partners stepped in to fill […]

SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications open May 3rd

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  On May 3, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) opened applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) beginning at noon. According to their website, for the first 21 days they are prioritizing applications for small businesses “by women, veterans, or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.”  Socially disadvantaged individuals are defined as “those who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as a member of a group without regard to their […]

Noah's Kitchen serves beef noodle soup

Food for Thought: Noah’s Kitchen is a delightful find in Brookline Village for Sichuan Cuisine

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  Noah’s Kitchen 18 Harvard Street Brookline, MA 02445 (617) 383-5848 M-F 11:30-9pm Sa-Sun-12-9pm  Takeout and delivery/ Limited indoor dining and RSVP Noah’s Kitchen, with an emphasis on homey, Chinese, mainly Sichuan cuisine, quietly opened last year in the former ChoBee Hoy Realty space in Brookline Village. The restaurant has a mix of East meets West modern and simple décor.  Their use of thoughtful touches is seen from their table setting to their use of a traditional metal teapot and […]

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