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July 23, 2021 0

Winds of Change, But will it Bring Opportunity to Minorities and Immigrants?

by ehsieh

On May 11, the Biden-Harris administration approved the 800-megawatt (MW) Vineyard Wind energy project off the coast of Massachusetts, the first of its kind of this scale. A second 800 MW to serve Massachusetts customers, Mayflower Wind, is advancing through permitting reviews, and four companies are currently preparing bids for a third offshore wind energy project, or projects, totaling an additional 1,600 MW in response to a request for proposals (RFP) from Massachusetts electric utilities. Clearly, a major shift in […]

July 23, 2021 0

Hyde Park Shows its Pryde: LGBT Senior Housing

by Admin

In August of 2020, Pennrose was granted approval by the City of Boston to develop a housing complex for low-income, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) seniors. Now, nearly a year after the initial green-lighting, this groundbreaking project has Tentative Developer Designation status, and is being executed alongside partnering non-profit organization LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc. The idea for such a development was born from local community members. Philippe Saad, Vice President of LGBTQ Senior Housing Project, Inc., and Principal […]

July 23, 2021 0

Significant Project Planned in Fenway

by guest

Known for the Green Monster and the iconic Citgo sign, Fenway might be undergoing a 2.1 million square foot redevelopment. It would transform Van Ness Street, Brookline Street, Jersey Street, and Lansdowne Street into office, residential, and retail spaces. The goal is to turn the hallowed streets of Fenway into a metropolis of people, retail and commerce. The project was proposed by WS-Fenway-Twins Realty Venture, a collaboration between Fenway Sports Group Real Estate and the D’Angelo family, owners of the […]

July 23, 2021 0

Tradition meets Innovation at WakuWaku Ramen + Saké

by Jacqueline Church

A phoenix is rising from the dust of the old Suishaya restaurant in Chinatown. Closing in March due to the pandemic, Suishaya was in many locals’ Chinatown rotation for Korean staples and sushi. Henry Wong, owner of Hong Kong Eatery, took the opportunity to reimagine what this space could be. The new ramen and sake restaurant is in its “soft opening” phase, giving the manager, Dixon Leung, the opportunity to hire and train staff to run the sleek new concept. […]

June 25, 2021 0

MBTA announces newest addition to the “Better Bus Project”

by Martin Ma (馬笑喻)

On June 8, MBTA announced the Bus Network Redesign plan (BNR) under its “Better Bus Project” to improve the bus service system. The plan marks MBTA’s effort in providing better access to jobs, education, and essential services for the residents of transit-critical communities, such as Roxbury, Everett, Chelsea, Mattapan, and Lynn. As a part of MBTA’s $8-billion, 5-year systemwide capital investment program since 2018, it now claims to deliver a more equitable future of transportation by ameliorating many travel inconveniences […]

June 25, 2021 0

Gyms provide lifeline during pandemic, contribute to physical health

by Shira Laucharoen

Photo courtesy of Hongyu Liu While many gyms temporarily closed down at the onset of the pandemic in 2020, they incorporated many innovations to continue serving their communities during the past year. Spaces like the Wang YMCA and Downtown Crossing’s Planet Fitness are no exception. Although many Chinatown residents may have been reluctant to leave their houses during this time, representatives from these gyms acknowledge that physical wellness leads to mental health and that workout facilities can foster social interaction. […]

Boston's Chinatown in A Tale of Three Chinatowns Film

June 25, 2021 0

“A Tale of Three Chinatowns” raises concerns about neighborhoods’ survival

by Shira Laucharoen

Photo courtesy of ArtsEmerson “A Tale of Three Chinatowns” is a documentary film screened through the Roxbury International Film Festival, in partnership with the Shared Stories series at ArtsEmerson. The movie, which focuses on the survival of Chinatowns in Boston, Washington D.C., and Chicago, will be played from June 23-27. It explores the persistence of Chinatowns in these cities, examining their roles as cultural gateways and as homes to communities of immigrants. Due to urban development and gentrification, many of […]

Greenway Conservency renovations to The Greenway in Chinatown

June 25, 2021 0

Park renovations on The Greenway in Chinatown

by guest

Photo courtesy of Chris Rucinski of Hills3Studio By Rachel Lake The Greenway Conservancy is thrilled to announce the completion of the first round of park renovations on The Greenway in Chinatown. These upgrades are focused on safety and community use and were informed by community feedback and input, as well as by recommendations of the Conservancy’s Chin Park Lighting Study, funded and supported by the Greenway Business Improvement District. In April, at the request of the community, the Conservancy removed […]

Ten Second Noodles restaurant in Chinatown

June 25, 2021 0

Slurping south of the clouds: Shi Miaodao Ten Second Noodles comes to Chinatown

by Jacqueline Church

Photo courtesy of Ten Second Noodles As Chinatown begins reopening, we’ll visit restaurants who are shaping Chinatown’s future. This is the first installment. In a food-obsessed country, Yunnan is a destination. It is tucked in between enormous mountains, and many rivers flow through it. It’s home to a number of indigenous populations unknown to most Boston diners, possibly even to many people in China. Twenty-four distinct peoples live in Yunnan. The characters for Yunnan include the “South of the Clouds” […]

vehicle parade for Taiwan's inclusion in WHO

June 11, 2021 0

Vehicle parade campaigns for Taiwan’s inclusion in WHO

by Carey Lin

On May 22, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Boston led a vehicle parade from Newton to Boston with the goal of campaigning for Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Assembly (WHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Organizer Su Hong-chang said, “Despite the hot weather, we still have around 60 people spanning 16 different organizations participating today. We have about 25 vehicles in this parade.” Su, who is also the founder of Taiwan Association for Global Health […]

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