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Posts published in April 2019

Tony’s Clam Shop Quincy’s Historical Seaside Attraction

By Paul Feeney 55 YEARS.  That’s how long Tony’s Clam Shop has been pleasing sea food lovers at their Wollaston Beach location in Quincy, Massachusetts. Tony Kandalaft opened for business in 1964 and the same family still owns and runs what the Quincy Business News gave their top rating –…

Prominent Harvard Community Members to Host Press Conference to Renew, Expand Call for Fossil Fuel Divestment

Boston, MA—On Earth Day (Monday, April 22), prominent alumni, faculty, student leaders and friends of Harvard University will host a press conference to call on Harvard University to eliminate investments in fossil fuels from the approximately $40 billion-dollar endowment.  Speakers will call attention to key changes to the scientific, economic,…

Suffolk University Dedicates Academic Building in Honor of Leonard J. Samia

BOSTON— Suffolk University officially dedicated the Leonard J. Samia Academic Center at 20 Somerset St. in a celebration recognizing the transformational philanthropic leadership of distinguished alumnus Leonard J. Samia, BSBA ’69, and his enduring impact on generations of Suffolk students.    “How fitting it is that we name this building after…

Suffolk University Names Provost Julie Sandell

BOSTON—Suffolk University has announced the appointment of Julie H. Sandell as its next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost.   Sandell has a long and distinguished record of accomplishment at Boston University, where she serves as senior associate provost and a member of the BU School of Medicine faculty.…

Conservancy Announces Summer on The Greenway

Banners running the length of the park will bring greater awareness to The Greenway’s vibrancy, innovative programming, and enriching experiences. April 15, 2019 – BOSTON, MA – The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy today announces Summer on The Greenway Presented by Citizens Bank, a continued partnership to bring greater exposure to…

BOSTON CITY COUNCIL NEWS Councilor Flaherty Recommends Passage of Legislation related to Voter Data and Population Growth

Boston, MA – Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael F. Flaherty, Chair of the Committee on Government Operations, has announced recommendation of the passage of two proposed legislation items that address population growth in our city and our need to assess resources as the 2020 Census goes in motion for next…

THE LAWN ON D IS BACK FOR SEASON SIX! HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW…

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced that The Lawn On D Powered by Citizens Bank will open its doors for a sixth season on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Visitors can again look forward to a variety of popular themed parties and pop-up activations, live bands, and monthly Signature…

United States Wins Dispute Finding China’s Administration of Grain Tariff-Rate Quotas Breaches WTO Commitments

(Washington, D.C., April 18, 2019) – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel found that China has administered its tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, corn, and rice inconsistently with its WTO commitments.  Contrary to those commitments,…

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF ARTIST FELLOWSHIP AWARD AND NEW PROJECT PARTNERSHIP GRANT

BOSTON – Thursday, April 18, 2019 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture today announced the City of Boston is accepting applications for a second round of the Artist Fellowship Award and a new Project Partnership Grant.“These two grant programs will allow us to better recognize local…

Labouré Center to host annual Spring Reception Reception will honor the Kerr family

BOSTON – Next week, the Catholic Charities Labouré Center will host their 37th Annual Spring Reception. The event will honor the Kerr family with the Jack Shaughnessy Service Award, and will feature both a live and silent auction to raise funds in support of the Labouré Center programs.   The Kerr…