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Boston mayor releases plan for 53,000 housing units by 2030

October 17, 2014, 9:22 am

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh released “Housing a Changing City: Boston 2030,” a plan for housing that calls for 53,000 new units by 2030 on Oct. 9 at the One Greenway construction site. The plan focuses on...

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Republican governor hopeful Charlie Baker visits Chinatown

October 17, 2014, 9:36 am

Republican governor candidate Charlie Baker campaigned in Chinatown at the Nam Pai Boston Ultimate Fitness gym on Harrison Street on Oct. 12. “He is a very compassionate person, and he knows his...

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Chinatown Coalition discusses local business

October 17, 2014, 9:49 am

The Chinatown Coalition (TCC) met to discuss business development in Boston and congressional updates during its monthly meeting on Oct. 9 at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. John Barros,...

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NAAAP leadership forum showcases Asian faces

October 17, 2014, 9:53 am

Young Asian Americans learned about what it meant to be a leader at the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Third Annual Leadership Forum on Oct. 4 at the Boston Marriot...

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Next STEP English program recognized by state for most students sent to college

October 17, 2014, 9:59 am

For the second year in a row, the Next Steps Transitional English Program (Next STEP) of the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) has sent more adults to college than any other community-based adult...

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Clean Up Chinatown Committee see less street litter after community workshops

October 17, 2014, 10:03 am

Identifying the people who illegally dump trash in Chinatown continues to be a major concern for the Clean Up Chinatown Committee. Depending on the location, size and type of waste, the fines range...

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Used needles on streets pose threat to safety and health

October 17, 2014, 10:15 am

Used needles and syringes in Chinatown’s public spaces are far too common with residents and local organizations raising awareness about safety and potential disease. “I’m concerned for the safety of...

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Pho Basil offers cutting-edge flavors that tease the taste buds

October 17, 2014, 11:15 am

As I walked into Pho Basil on a recent Tuesday night hoping to satisfy a craving for something creamy with soft spices at a restaurant that specializes in Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, buzzed chatter...

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