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February 27, 2020 0

Early college advocates funding on the program

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

by Yiming Zhao

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

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 […]

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 […]

June 27, 2012 0

MALDEN MOBILE FOOD TRUCK PROGRAM REMINDER—Event Information

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Come on down! Mobile food trucks will be parked next to City Hall on Commercial Street, across from the Malden Center MBTA Station. The goal of this Pilot Mobile Food Program is to provide original, exciting, and healthy food options from talented and innovative chefs to residents, workers, and commuters. Today’s food trucks will be on site beginning around 5:00 PM: 1. Biryani Park (South Indian Sri-Lankan food) 2. Brother Trucker (seafood) 3. Cupcake City Hope you will stop by for some fabulous […]

May 1, 2012 0

Malden’s Use of Social Media Gets Attention of Boston Press

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Press Release Last week, Fox 25 News reported on the Malden Police Department’s innovative use of YouTube videos in an effort to resolve criminal cases: http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/malden-police-use-social-networking-for-public-safety-20120427 YouTube is a very simple and cost effective way to broadcast video to the public asking for assistance in identifying individuals to crack unresolved offenses. Recently, security cameras have been installed throughout Malden in an effort to both deter crime and to catch perpetrators. Video from the cameras is now being uploaded to the […]

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