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South Coast Rail Explained

January 15 Spotlights, Travel 3 comments

New Bedford residents have a love/hate relationship with South Coast Rail, the rail line that will restore train service to Boston from Taunton, Fall River, Freetown, and New Bedford. We love the idea of being able to ta...

Day Trips: Boston Chinatown

September 28 Travel 1 comment

This weekend is the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, and what better way to explore Chinese culture than a visit to Chinatown in Boston? First, some history: The Mid-Autumn Festival has been celebrated since 3,000 years ago ...

10 Things to Know About Fort Taber

September 7 Spotlights, Travel 3 comments

One of New Bedford’s historical treasures and largest parks is Fort Taber-Fort Rodman on Clark’s Point. It’s an amazing location and that shapes the tip of the south end of New Bedford. To me, it’...

Local Students Return From Study Abroad Trip to Argentina

August 15 Travel no comments

The southcoast of Massachusetts may be ‘home’ for two local students, but Jeremy Dias and Ashley Bendiksen say that life in Argentina gave them both a ‘second home’ away from home since their return on June 18th. Dias an...

Waterfront Grille New Bedford Restaurant

5 Greater New Bedford Romantic Restaurants

August 14 Restaurants, Spotlights, Travel 3 comments

Whether you’re on a first date or are in a seasoned relationship, finding a romantic setting can pose a challenge. Too often you may find every date night ends in front of the TV with take-out or at the same old bar down...

New Bedford Cruise Ship Schedule

June 11 Travel 2 comments

New Bedford has become a tourist destination for people all around the world. With some of the best history, architecture and art that New England has to offer, thousands of people visit our city each year by land, air a...

Still Skiing in Northern New England

February 18 Travel no comments

The warmer than usual snowless winter makes many New Bedford area residents smile. No shoveling, no cancelled school and work days, no traffic concerns and no snow covered streets. Kids may not be as happy as their sleds...

South Coast Weekend Guide (July 29-31)

July 29 Event, Events, Travel no comments

New Bedford’s weather forecast for the weekend is predicting hot temperatures, and mostly sunny skies. There will be clouds and isolated thunderstorms on Friday, with temperature highs up to 79°F. Skies will clear up on...

New Bedford Farmers’ Markets

July 28 Announcements, Health, Travel no comments

Beginning today, July 28th New Bedford will again welcome the annual farmers market to the downtown business district. This year, due to the city’s plans to revitalize the Wing’s Court public space over the next several...