Metro

May 8, 2020 0

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

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 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 […]

March 19, 2020 0

A challenging time for restaurants amid Covid-19 outbreak

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Bob Luz, president of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, addresses concerns of restaurant owners amid coronavirus outbreak. (Yiming Zhao/Sampan) Sumiao Chen, the owner of restaurant Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge opened a bottle of wine after meeting with the Massachusetts Restaurant Association on March 12 at her restaurant. “I’m disinfecting my mouth,” she joked. In the past week, Chen has seen a 40 percent drop in business, especially after Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak […]

March 2, 2020 0

QARI unveils new North Quincy space

by Ling Mei Wong

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Quincy Asian Resources’s North Quincy location took place Feb. 26. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Quincy Asian Resources Inc. (QARI) celebrated its new North Quincy location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 26. About 30 guests attended the celebration at the converted bank branch, now serving as a community center. “We wanted to develop a space in the epicenter of North Quincy,” said QARI executive director Philip Chong. “We offer elder services, English instruction, youth services and […]

March 2, 2020 0

Asian American Commission adds four new commissioners for Massachusetts

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The Asian American Commission swore in four new commissioners on Feb. 25 at the Statehouse. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) Asian American Commission hosted a swearing-in ceremony for four new commissioners Feb. 25 at the Statehouse. Executive director Jenny Chiang expressed appreciation for all the work the commission had done in the past year. Treasurer Deborah Goldberg swore in new commissioners Samuel Hyun, Danielle Kim, Betty King and Haniya Syeda. Reappointed members are Jonjy Ananth, Mary Chin, Nina Liang and […]

March 2, 2020 0

Baker-Polito Administration awards nearly $1 million to promote healthy relationships among youth

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Pittsfield (February 28, 2020) – As part of Massachusetts’ continuing efforts to prevent sexual assault and teen dating violence, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today announced nearly $1 million in grant funding to five organization partnerships across the Commonwealth working to promote healthy relationships among youth. The announcement was made at an event at the Elizabeth Freeman Center in Pittsfield, one of the grant recipients. Funded organizations and their partners will work with youth ages 12-18 to promote healthy relationships of all […]

February 27, 2020 0

Early college advocates funding on the program

by Anqi Zhang

An early college briefing was held Feb. 26 at the Statehouse. (Image courtesy of Anqi Zhang.) An early college briefing was held Feb. 26 at the Statehouse. Members and representatives from the Joint Committee on Education, local schools and education organizations addressed how the program works, why it is urgently needed in Massachusetts, and called for more funding. Early colleges are partnerships between traditional high schools and local institutions of higher education. In early colleges, high school students take real […]

February 20, 2020 0

Local farm advocates for funding state Health Incentive Program

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Chinese American shoppers buy bok choy from Siena Farms’ stand at Copley Square. Additional SNAP benefits for fresh produce will be unavailable Feb. 23, as state funding is unavailable until May 15. (Image courtesy of Anna Tse.) Chris Kurth has run Siena Farms for the last 20 years. The farm grows organic vegetables on about 45 acres of land, selling them at three farmers market locations in Boston. Kurth grows vegetables for Asian customers, such as daikon radish and bok […]

February 6, 2020 0

CCBA hosts banquet celebrating Year of the Rat

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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 […]

December 24, 2012 0

4 Year Term for the Office of Mayor to Come Before Voters (Quincy)

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By Brian McNamee. Pros and Cons on 4 Year Term for the Office of Mayor There is a citizen’s initiative petition being circulated by the Quincy Chamber of Commerce to add a ballot question regarding a 4 year term for the Office of Mayor. If successful with this petition a question regarding the 4 year term will be on next November’s election ballot. The Chamber believes that the business community is best served by a longer term for the Office […]

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