Boston

July 10, 2020 0

Tufts Medical Center epidemiologist discusses Chinatown Covid-19 test results

Low number of Asian residents tested is concerning and perplexing Tufts Medical Center opened a Covid-19 screening clinic on March 31 at Chinatown’s Josiah Quincy Elementary School and has provided mobile testing at senior housing complexes in the neighborhood. The goal is to make testing readily accessible for people who live in the area code of 02111, especially Chinatown. It is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Boston, which makes it a high-risk area for a cluster outbreak of Covid-19, […]

July 10, 2020 0

The Greenway News

by Carey Lin

Conservancy’s horticulture team and rangers hard at work By Rachel Lake Summer has arrived on The Greenway, the contemporary public park in the heart of Boston. Stretching 1.5 miles from Chinatown to the North End; The Greenway welcomes millions of visitors annually to gather, play, unwind, and explore. The Greenway Conservancy is the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway. While many Conservancy staff continue to work remotely, our Horticulture and Maintenance teams are hard at work […]

July 10, 2020 0

H1B visa ban forces international graduates to reconsider seeking employment in the US

by Carey Lin

By Carey Lin On June 22, President Trump announced a suspension of processes and issuing of H1B work visas. This ban prevents foreigners from seeking employment in the United States. This is a concern for many, but especially to recent graduates from universities in the United States. As recent university graduates in the U.S., students have a choice to apply for an Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa to legally work in the country. Many students had left to return home […]

June 5, 2020 0

Taiwanese students weigh decision to return to the US amidst pandemic uncertainty

by Carey Lin

By Carey Lin As Massachusetts begins to slowly re-open, students and recent-graduates who fled home abroad must figure out whether they will be coming back to the United States. Even those without visa-related issues, returning to the states at this time poses many challenges that may not be worth the risk for them. “It’s a big decision definitely going back to the US where the situation is worse,” said Rebecca Lee, Boston University graduate who is currently home in Taiwan. […]

May 22, 2020 0

Asian cuisine restaurants coping during Pandemic lockdown

by Carey Lin

By Carey Lin Since Massachusetts went into lockdown due to Covid-19, restaurants have been coping by continuing their takeout business with “no-contact deliveries”. Some restaurants are weathering the storm. Tora, a Japanese restaurant on Tyler Street in Chinatown is “doing okay” and busy with takeout orders, according Eric, a Tora part-time worker. “Weekends are still pretty busy for us,” he said. But those who rely heavily on the dine-in experience such as hot pot, are not as fortunate. Hot […]

May 8, 2020 0

Graduating during a pandemic: International students face job uncertainty, travel restrictions and visa issues

by Carey Lin

By Carey Lin While the government continuously postpones the end of the city’s lockdown, confidence in official reports and statements are on the decline. Government responses to the Covid-19 pandemic has brought upon pressing concerns and uncertainties that directly impact internationals who have come to the United States for school or work. As graduation day approaches, the impact of Covid-19 on college graduates transitioning into the next phase of their lives has made things especially difficult. Instead of beginning a […]

April 17, 2020 0

Animal care services still available to Boston Community and remain vigilant during COVID-19 lockdown

by Carey Lin

With the city on lockdown and increasingly strict social distancing regulations, people have either been depending on or seeking the company of a pet. Adoption is incredibly popular, as well as fostering pets during this time. The Animal Rescue League (ARL) Boston have put a hold on all new volunteer and foster parent orientation due to social distancing regulations and the sudden popularity of animal foster care. The uncertainty of these times make foster care a more appealing option to […]

April 3, 2020 0

Qingming Festival postponed due to outbreak of Covid-19

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by Yiming Zhao 趙怡茗 Every year, days after the Spring equinox, many Chinese families would gather together to visit the tombs of their ancestors to clean the gravesites. Qingming Festival, also known as the tomb-sweeping day is the opportunity for many Chinese families to pay respect to their passed loved ones, burn joss paper and display tea, food, and flowers by the tombstones. Dating back to 636 BC, the holiday has long been an important part of Chinese culture and […]

April 3, 2020 0

College life during the Covid-19 pandemic: Three Boston students’ stories

by Anqi Zhang

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced on March 23 a stay-at-home advisory for all non-essential businesses, which is expected to continue through the month of April to control the spread of the novel coronavirus. So all colleges in the state are required to close during this time. Before the announcement, universities and higher education institutions in Boston had already taken measures, canceling in-person classes and switching to online classes for the spring semester. Students were sent home, saying goodbye to normal […]

April 3, 2020 0

Boston’s housing market crisis could be exacerbated by Covid-19 shutdown

by Shira Laucharoen

As the country enters a recession that could devastate the economy, Boston’s housing market will likely be hard hit. (Photo by Shira Laucharoen) The coronavirus outbreak led to more than 10 million people nationally filing for unemployment during the second week of filing in what will likely be a growing number as the country remains in shutdown. While it has not yet officially been stated that the country is in the midst of an economic recession, we are essentially already […]

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