Mary Chao
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What does it mean to be Asian in America? And in NJ?
Asian Americans are not a monolith. That's the response to a study by Pew Research Center that sought to uncover what it means to be Asian in America. → Read More
A fond farewell: The Legend of the Fire Horse on Lunar New Year
Each of the 12 animal signs in the Chinese zodiac is tempered by one of the five elements such as water, wood, fire, earth and metal. → Read More
This Jersey girl is the first South Asian American Girl doll
With a backstory that has her hailing from Metuchen, Kavi is the latest American Girl doll of the year. → Read More
These Chinese American teachers believe diversity can serve NJ students
There are just under 100 members of the NJCTA with most of the members teaching Chinese language. A few members teach math and other subjects. → Read More
As unrest spirals in China over 'zero-COVID' policies, these Chinese Americans worry
As unrest spreads in China over 'zero-COVID' policies, NJ Chinese Americans worry about friends and relatives who are demonstrating. → Read More
Black Friday: NJ retailers say shopping wanes while some still seek deals
In the first full holiday shopping season without masking, some shoppers and retailers are cautious as inflation takes a bite of the shopping budget. → Read More
How did trendy boba tea become a symbol for liberal, upper-class Asians?
Most people know bobas are cool, trendy Asian drinks with myriad fruity or sugary flavors. Well, a boba liberal is a person who resembles that drink. → Read More
NJ's Turkish community celebrates Thanksgiving — and welcomes a new immigrant
As New Jersey's Turkish American community celebrated Thanksgiving this weekend, it welcomed a Ukranian newcomer. → Read More
Palisades Park makes history after new mayor chosen between two Korean American candidates
Victory in an historic race where for the first time, two Korean Americans representing major political parties faced on in a mayoral general election → Read More
In Fort Lee and Palisades Park, Asian voters worry about hate crime, affirmative action
Crime and affirmative action motivated Asian immigrant voters to head to the polls in Palisades Park and Fort Lee on Tuesday. → Read More
This is why Asian Americans are anxious about checking boxes in college admissions
The Asian penalty in applying to elite colleges is well known in Chinese, Korean and Indian circles → Read More
Is affirmative action discriminatory? As SCOTUS weighs that, NJ Asians are divided
New Jersey Asians are divided on whether affirmative action is discriminatory to them. Now, the Supreme Court may decide. → Read More
How NJ Asian voters want their voices heard in politics
A new group of Asian Americans is seeking elective office for the first time this year in New Jersey, adding diverse voices to local politics. → Read More
NJ Transit train, truck collide in Hackensack, leaving one victim hospitalized
The crash occurred just before midnight near the Central Avenue railroad crossing, the city fire department said. → Read More
To reverse declining fan base, MLB must embrace greater diversity
It's no secret that baseball is losing fans. And it's no secret that the demographics of the fan base are older and less diverse. That should change. → Read More
These celebrations of Korean culture are coming to Bergen County this weekend
Do you like food, music and fashion? A busy two days are ahead for North Jersey this weekend as Korean Americans celebrate important holidays. → Read More
Heading to Citi Field? Here are Queens' best international eats for Mets' wild card series
Playing at Citi Field for the Mets is an advantage on the field — but for food lovers, it's an advantage off the field. → Read More
$5.9 million paid for Hoboken townhouse almost breaks record. Take a peek
As seen in Hoboken, the townhouse market is back with a vengeance after a brief slowdown during the COVID shutdown. → Read More
Volunteers craft these Chinese delights to benefit the hungry in Montclair
Nancy Loo is the founder of Dumpling Diplomacy, an organization that brings people together for the joy of dumpling making. → Read More
Sign up for the Building North Jersey real estate newsletter with Mary Chao
Do you want to be in the know when it comes to New Jersey real estate? Our Building North Jersey newsletter will to satiate your curiosity. → Read More