Boston

February 26, 2020 0

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

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 […]

February 19, 2020 0

Chinatown Neighborhood Council talk about new taqueria

by Ling Mei Wong

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 […]

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