Boston

March 5, 2020 0

When does my child need dental braces?

Dr. Cheen Y. Loo of Tufts University’s School of Dental Medicine. (Image courtesy of Tufts University.) By Dr. Cheen Y. Loo, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine professor of pediatric dentistry When I was growing up, children in high school wore braces. Nowadays, we see braces on people of all ages: elementary-school children, teenagers and working adults. You may be wondering if your child needs braces, as well as when is the best time to start this treatment. The first […]

March 2, 2020 0

Chinatown agency hosts Lunar New Year party

by Ling Mei Wong

Asian American Civic Association welcomed the Year of the Rat at its headquarters Feb. 27. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Asian American Civic Association (AACA) welcomed the Year of the Rat with more than 60 guests and a lion dance Feb. 27 at its 87 Tyler Street headquarters. AACA provides limited English speaking and economically disadvantaged people with education, occupational training and social services enabling them to realize lasting economic self-sufficiency. AACA has served and advocated for the needs of […]

March 2, 2020 0

Taiwan trade office shows support for Chinatown businesses

by Yiming Zhao

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston hosted lunch Feb. 26 at the China Pearl to show support for local businesses. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) The outbreak of Covid-19 has many people worried about dining out, especially in the Chinatown area. Business has suffered because of these public health concerns. To show support for local restaurants, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston hosted lunch Feb. 26 at the China Pearl in Boston with city officials and […]

March 2, 2020 0

Light installation at Chinatown park seeks public input

by Mandy Sun

Artist Yu-wen Wu sought public input for her light installation at the Chinatown Gate on Feb. 6 at the Pao Arts Center. (Image courtesy of Mandy Sun. ) Artist Yu-Wen Wu hosted a community listening session Feb. 6 at the Pao Arts Center on her upcoming light installation at Chin Park. Wu is a local artist who emigrated from Taiwan. Her artwork examines displacement, immigration and identity. Wu was selected by a jury of Chinatown community members to create a […]

March 2, 2020 0

Boston Mayor Walsh hosts open house for downtown residents

by Yiming Zhao

Mayor Marty Walsh took photos Feb. 24 with Chinatown residents at an open house at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School.(Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) Boston Mayor Martin Walsh held his first 2020 open house Feb. 24 at the Boston Centers for Youth and Family Quincy Community Center. City departments set up booths and handed out flyers, with staffers answering questions from residents. Walsh made the rounds, speaking to and taking photos with residents at the event.

March 2, 2020 0

AREAA Boston welcomes Year of the Mouse

by Ling Mei Wong

The Asian Real Estate Association of America Boston chapter president Elena Lau welcomed attendees to the eighth gala Feb. 28 at the State Room. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) The Asian Real Estate Association of America Boston chapter rang in Lunar New Year at its eighth annual gala Feb. 28 at the State Room. “Our achievements are not possible without our leaders, who contribute to our mission,” said AREAA Boston president Elena Lau. She thanked members for helping the Boston chapter win […]

February 26, 2020 0

Boston officials advise immigrants to keep benefits, despite public charge rule

by Anqi Zhang

Public charge rule changes were discussed Feb. 24 at Boston City Hall. (Image courtesy of Anqi Zhang.) The long-expected “public charge” rule change has stoked a wide range of discussion and objections from immigrants, community advocates, service providers, business owners, elected officials and concerned citizens. To provide more information on the new policy, five representatives held a roundtable discussion Feb. 24 at Boston City Hall, hosted by the Boston Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement. “We can truly say this is […]

February 21, 2020 0

Boston celebrates Japanese emperor’s birthday

by Ling Mei Wong

A reception in honor of Japanese Emperor Naruhito took place Feb. 20 at the Federal Reserve Plaza, hosted by Consul General of Japan Setsuo Ohmori. Consul General Ohmori introduced New England Free Jacks Rugby player Kensuke Hatakeyama. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) A birthday reception in honor of Japanese Emperor Naruhito took place Feb. 20 at the Federal Reserve Plaza. The celebration was hosted by Consul General of Japan Setsuo Ohmori and his wife Emi Ohmori. “Emperor Naruhito is leading […]

February 20, 2020 0

Playwrights Kit Yan and Melissa Li share six decades of stories of Boston’s Chinatown

by Linda Chin

Kit Yan and Melissa Li performed songs from their pop-rock musical “Interstate” Feb. 5 at the Pao Arts Center. The two are developing a work on Boston’s Chinatown as a collaboration between Company One Theatre and the Pao Arts Center. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) A multigenerational multicultural group of community citizens gathered Feb. 5 at the Pao Arts Center. Some arrived hungry, but after good food, music and company, many left with their tummies and hearts full. They gathered […]

February 20, 2020 0

Boston officials provide coronavirus updates, emphasize low risk to Chinatown residents

by Ivy Huang

A coronavirus community meeting took place Feb. 7 at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School. (From left) An attendee, Boston Public Health Commission medical director Dr. Jennifer Lo, Boston Chief of Health and Human Service, Marty Martinez and District 2 Councilor Ed Flynn answered questions. (Image courtesy of Ivy Huang.) Boston officials held a community meeting Feb. 7 with residents about the coronavirus or COVID-2019 in Chinatown at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School. Dozens of residents asked about risk and were […]

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