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April 12, 2022 0

Restaurant Recovery from the Pandemic

As we continue to move forward after the pandemic, the U.S. unemployment rate hit a two year low of 3.6% in March of 2022. The hospitality industry was the first to be devastated by COVID 19. Restaurants are gradually recovering due to easing COVID-19 restrictions allowing for higher (in some places, even 100%) indoor capacity. However, many restaurants and small businesses are still struggling with issues like inflation when it comes to hiring employees back from when they lost millions […]

April 12, 2022 0

From Dick’s DeskTax Credits and Deductions for College Education

by Richard Soo Hoo

Dear Dick: I have two children attending two high priced Boston colleges. My son is a junior, and my daughter is a sophomore. So, I have two more years of tuition checks to write. Are there any tax writeoffs I can take to get some relief from the high cost of tuition expense? “Over-educated and Over-Taxed” —————————————————- Dear “Over-educated and Over-Taxed,” I agree, it costs a small ransom to send children to college these days. But you may benefit from […]

April 12, 2022 0

The Air That We Breathe: Testimonies From the Frontlines of Chinatown’s Air Pollution Battle

by Max Wei

Chinatown continues to be one of Boston’s more vibrant communities. However, behind that curtain, the residents, workers, and businesses breathe the dirtiest air in Massachusetts. Joan didn’t know that Chinatown had the dirtiest air in Massachusetts when she moved here eight years ago. But when her two twin girls were diagnosed with asthma two years ago, she was shocked. She couldn’t understand why. No one in her own family had asthma and no one smoked at home. Then her children’s […]

April 12, 2022 0

Check Out CGK!

by AdenM

There are times in this life when your craving for a burger and fries goes beyond the usual fare; when raw, guttural primal instinct leads you to seek out food that is big, indulgent, and fun to an almost ostentatious degree. For those times, there is CGK (Crazy Good Kitchen). Boasting titanic-sized sandwiches that assertively and deliciously demand your attention, shakes, topping-heavy fries, and even acai bowls, CGK recently opened its second location on Newbury St., expanding from its original […]

March 28, 2022 0

High Street Place Food Hall Opens

by AdenM

As people return to the office, there’s a new food oasis in Boston. High Street Place in the Financial District opened its doors earlier this month as Boston’s newest food hall, bringing in droves of patrons in a signal that we may have turned a corner on COVID. With 18 different food vendors, there’s plenty to enjoy, particularly if you’re feeling nostalgic for the pre-pandemic days of food trucks and casual dining. With an abundance of savory and refreshing offerings, […]

March 28, 2022 0

From Dick’s Desk

by Richard Soo Hoo

Hi, Dick- My wife and I own a vacation home on Cape Cod. We enjoy having our family, especially the grandchildren, visit and spend time relaxing on the beaches of the National SeaShore. We receive a number of inquiries from real estate brokers to rent our vacation property to tourists and vacationers. How should we handle the financial obligations from our vacation home which now has become a lucrative business situation? Sincerely, “Retired and Sunburned” Dear “Retired and Sunburned:” When […]

March 28, 2022 0

The Warmth of Community Strength: How Organizations Are Helping Solve Boston’s Home Heating Oil Crisis

by Christopher John Stephens

The worst kept secret for most homeowners, renters, or landlords today is that energy prices were on their way up well before Russia invaded Ukraine. It’s raised prices on everything from Uber rides to children’s toys. The current (as of March 21, 2022) price of oil at above $110 a barrel is down slightly from this month’s high of $130. Gas to run your automobile is precariously priced from a low of $4 a gallon to a high of $6 […]

March 28, 2022 0

Air Pollution in Chinatown Continues to Alarm Residents

by Max Wei

Do you know Boston Chinatown has the worst air quality in the state? If you are a resident of Boston’s Chinatown, your good night’s sleep is being harmed by the car exhaust in the air. If you work in Chinatown, you are probably breathing polluted air for eight or more hours a day. Even if you are a visitor to Chinatown and enjoying a delicious Chinese meal with your friends, you are breathing in polluted air filled with high levels […]

March 14, 2022 0

Nu Do’ Society Is High on Noodles

by Anna Ing

Nu Do’ Society is an Asian noodle spot with a delicious menu and Instagram-ready dishes. The restaurant was slated to open in 2020, but the pandemic and other delays pushed it to finally open in the summer at the site of the former River Gods, a once popular night spot. The all-Thai team behind Nu Do’ Society — including partner Nutthachai “Jeep” Chaojaroenpong, who assisted with Dakzen’s opening in 2018 — has a passion for noodles. The pan-Asian menu draws […]

March 14, 2022 0

Centuries Ago, Many in Boston Saw Chinese Only Through The Lens of Exploitation

by Richard Auffrey

During the 19th century, and even into the early 20th century, it was common for circuses, carnivals and other shows to exploit people with rare disabilities or deformities — and sometimes for just being ethnically different. Two people who became international celebrities in these shows and who toured Boston in the early 1800s were known as “Chang and Eng.” On August 16, 1829, the Sachem, captained by Abel Coffin, sailed into Boston Harbor, bearing with it Chang and Eng, who eventually became known worldwide as the “Siamese […]

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