By Wenjing Ding Published Nov 7, 2023, by Gannett | USA Today Network “Seriously, my car insurance went up $500 this year,” said Fabian Bitri, a 32-year-old resident of Doylestown. “No accidents, no citations, no traffic violations, no claims, no notice,” he said. Bitri’s dismay comes as Allstate, his insurance provider, added hundreds of dollars …
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By Wenjing Ding Published Dec 27, 2022, by Gannett | USA Today Network – The Patriot Ledger HINGHAM − Opry, a police comfort dog, wags her tail while Hingham High School students pet her and smile as they pass through the hall between classes. “It’s very nice to have a support dog in our school,” …
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By Wenjing Ding Published Nov 30, 2022, by Gannett | USA Today Network – The Patriot Ledger QUINCY ‒ Chef Laurence Louie wakes up before dawn to make bao buns, Nutella-filled Hong Kong French toast, congee, and other delicacies at Rubato, his new café in the former Contempo Bakery on Hancock Street. Louie’s mother, Joyce …
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By Wenjing Ding Published Nov 27, 2022, by Gannett | USA Today Network – The Patriot Ledger QUINCY − Five-year-old Jason Delgado, of Weymouth, was giggling as he jumped up and down after taking a photo and sharing high-fives with Santa. “I just told Santa I need candies and toys,” Jason said. “He really loves …
By Wenjing Ding Published Nov 23, 2022, by Gannett | USA Today Network – The Patriot Ledger CAMBRIDGE − Beef with peppercorns, star anise, chilis, garlic, ginger and vegetables on Thanksgiving? “My mom couldn’t imagine it,” Carlie Ni, 28, said. “But that’s what Taiwan beef noodle soup is for Thanksgiving dinner,” added her husband, Li-Kuan …
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By Wenjing Ding Published Nov 2, 2022, by Gannett | USA Today Network – The Patriot Ledger QUINCY − Bette Zhang said she eats at Wei Shu Wu Hot Pot every week with her family. “This is the most authentic hot pot I have ever eaten,” said Zhang, of Braintree. Zhang isn’t alone. A growing …
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By Wenjing Ding Published Oct. 19, 2022, by Gannett | USA Today Network – The Patriot Ledger QUINCY – Brisk mornings, overcast skies, and nature’s dazzling colors are beginning to take the South Shore from a summer destination to a picture-perfect fall. From walks with crunchy leaves underfoot to photo shoots worthy of a postcard, …
By Wenjing Ding Published Oct. 4, 2022, by Gannett | USA Today Network – The Patriot Ledger WEYMOUTH – Cheerful smiles and elbow bumps of congratulations greeted every player in the Weymouth High School gym Monday as Weymouth and Walpole’s Unified Basketball teams faced off in a spirited matchup at Weymouth High School. Each play …
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By Wenjing Ding Published Oct. 2, 2022, by Gannett | USA Today Network – The Patriot Ledger QUINCY – Sorrow hung over St. Mary’s Parish on Saturday morning as Quincy police officers dressed in full uniform stood to honor Alfred Hollis, a fellow officer who was killed in the line of duty during a burglary …
By Wenjing Ding Every year, the world sees an alarmingly large amount of plane crashes. It is maybe the only mode of transportation that is considered the safest but also one where, if things go wrong, it can be catastrophic. March 21, 2022. A Boeing 737 plane of China Eastern Airlines carrying 123 passengers and …
