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February 19, 2020 0

Chinatown Neighborhood Council talk about new taqueria

El Jefe’s Taqueria founder and co-owner John Schall spoke about a proposed location at 80 Boylston Street during the Feb. 18 Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Council meeting at Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) The Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Council discussed a proposed restaurant opening Feb. 18 at Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. El Jefe’s Taqueria will open in March at 80 Boylston Street, the Little Building of Emerson College, said founder and co-owner John Schall. He is applying for […]

February 18, 2020 0

Boston Mayor Walsh shows love to Chinatown restaurants

by Ling Mei Wong

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh enjoys lunch Feb. 18 in Chinatown at Jade Garden, with Inspectional Services Department commissioner Dion Irish (left) and Health and Human Services chief Marty Martinez (right). (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Over walnut shrimp and crab rangoon, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh enjoyed lunch Feb. 18 in Chinatown at Jade Garden. The visit highlighted his commitment to local businesses in Chinatown, which have undergone a steep drop in business since the Covid-19 outbreak. “We want to make […]

February 14, 2020 0

Chinatown Coalition discusses substance abuse

by Yiming Zhao

Boston City Councilor at-large Annissa Essaibi George addressed public health concerns at the Chinatown Coalition meeting Feb. 13 at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) The Chinatown Coalition met Feb. 13 at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center to discuss smoking and vaping in Chinatown. Sherry Dong of Tufts Medical Center explained heart disease and lung cancer are connected to tobacco use. Access to mental health counseling and behavioral help is essential to people trying to quit smoking and […]

February 14, 2020 0

Chinatown school staff tie wheelchair basketball game against elite players

by Yiming Zhao

Josiah Quincy Elementary School hosted the fifth annual wheelchair basketball game Feb. 14 with the New England Blazers and the Rollin’ Celtics at the school’s gymnasium. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) For the first time, the Quincy Dragons and New England Blazers tied in the wheelchair basketball game held on Feb. 14 at Josiah Quincy Elementary School. This Valentine’s Day marked the school’s fifth annual wheelchair basketball game with the New England Blazers and the Rollin’ Celtics. Students from the […]

February 10, 2020 0

Adult learners complete customer service English program

by Ling Mei Wong

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center held a graduation for adult students in the customer service program on Feb. 7 at the Pao Arts Center. Graduates included (front row, from left) Tran Nguyen, Zi Lin, Yan Bing “Maggie” Mai, Lindyneia de Pina Mendes, Tinh Tran. Graduate Amina Iyo was unable to attend. (Image courtesy of John Shesler.) Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center held a graduation for six students who completed the customer service program on Feb. 7 at the Pao Arts Center. The […]

February 10, 2020 0

Tufts MC welcomes Year of the Rat

by Ling Mei Wong

Tufts Medical Center celebrated Lunar New Year Feb. 7 with performances by children attending the Josiah Quincy Elementary School. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Tufts Medical Center celebrated Lunar New Year Feb. 7 with children’s performances and crafts. “This is the most exciting day of year,” said Tufts MC president and CEO Dr. Mike Apkon. “I wish you a happy and healthy Year of the Rat.” Josiah Quincy Elementary School students danced, sang and played music on the recorder. They […]

February 7, 2020 0

Chinatown Residents Association discusses potential digital billboard project

by Yiming Zhao

Representatives from Media Vision spoke about a potential digital billboard project. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao) The Chinatown Residents Association discussed potential digital billboards, Friendship BBQ’s proposed extended hours and the coronavirus situation at its monthly meeting on Feb. 5 at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School. Representatives from Media Vision presented a proposal for a 15’ by 25’ digital billboard at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Beach Street. The proposal was opposed by the residents at the meeting. Local […]

February 6, 2020 0

CCBA hosts banquet celebrating Year of the Rat

by Yiming Zhao

The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England hosted its annual banquet on Jan. 26 at Empire Garden, celebrating the Year of the Rat. “CCBA is the backbone of the Chinese community. It provides services to people of all ages. Thank you for keeping this tradition alive. The city of Boston and all of our elected officials will continue to work together to support the great work you do here in Chinatown,” said Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Mayor Walsh also […]

February 6, 2020 0

Chase Bank opens Chinatown branch on Chinese New Year’s Eve

by Yiming Zhao

Chase Bank’s new Chinatown branch celebrated its grand opening on Jan. 24, featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony and lion dance. Branch manager Cheng Ji chose the date because Chinese New Year’s eve symbolizes new beginnings and great things happening. Chase has opened 12 new branches in Boston in the past year and is planning to add more than 60 locations in New England by 2023. Regional manager Roxann Cooke explained Chase is not just a transactional business, but focuses on […]

February 5, 2020 0

Chinatown Safety Committee discusses local crime

by Ling Mei Wong

Boston Police Dept. District A-1 Sgt. Steve Moy spoke about local crime Feb. 5 at the Chinatown Safety Committee at the DoubleTree Hotel. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) The Chinatown Safety Committee met Feb. 5 at the DoubleTree Hotel for a local crime report and a Greenway update. Boston Police Dept. District A-1 Sgt. Steve Moy gave an update on Chinatown and downtown crime for the past 30 days. Several shoplifting incidents took place at the CVS Pharmacy on Washington […]

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