

Who Invented the Eggroll?
Are egg rolls a traditional Chinese dish, or were they invented in the United States? If they were invented here, who created them?
Richard Auffrey
Jan 7, 2022


The Origins of the Chinese Buffet
At least as early as 1837, you could find all-you-can-eat dinners, which were, initially, primarily for American cuisine. During the latter part of the 19th century, the “smörgåsbord” made its appearance.
Richard Auffrey
Dec 17, 2021


MA's Longest Nurse Strike Hits 9 Months
On December 8, the ongoing nurses strike at Saint Vincent Hospital hit the nine month mark. Beginning in March, this nurses strike has become the longest in Massachusetts history.
Admin
Dec 17, 2021


Remembering Uncle Bill — a Community Leader
On November 27, 2021, Chinatown said goodbye to Bill Chin, widely known throughout the community as “Uncle Bill”. Born locally in 1929 during the Chinese Exclusion Act, Uncle Bill was always keenly aware of the village that raised him, and lived to improve the quality of life of Chinese immigrants.
Nancy Lo
Dec 15, 2021


Richard Auffrey
Dec 3, 2021


Sampan Staff
Nov 19, 2021


Richard Auffrey
Nov 5, 2021


Sampan Staff
Nov 5, 2021


Richard Auffrey
Aug 20, 2021


Richard Auffrey
Aug 6, 2021


Richard Auffrey
May 7, 2021


Richard Auffrey
Mar 19, 2021


Richard Auffrey
Jan 22, 2021


Richard Auffrey
Dec 4, 2020


Richard Auffrey
Nov 20, 2020