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 […]

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 […]

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 […]