The City of New Bedford has issued a citywide snow emergency parking ban to take effect in New Bedford as of 2:00 a.m., early on Saturday morning January 21, 2012.  The citywide parking ban will remain in effect for 48-hours thereafter, unless lifted or further extended by City officials. The …

If I asked you what the number one cause of death for all women in America is, what would you answer? I’m betting a large number of you answered “breast cancer.”  Am I right? October glows pink with ribbons, coffee cups, and (strangely) football gear to raise awareness for breast …

This Sunday at 3pm EST the Baltimore Raven’s will face off against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. The winner moves on to play in the Super Bowl and the loser gets to watch the Super Bowl from the couch. The game also has consequences for two …

The New Bedford Crawler Series: New Bedford as seen by the people who live and work there. By this time some of us have reservations about the New Years resolutions we made. About this time we start to realize that we might fall a little short on our promise to …

This Saturday, January 14th, Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos will come to Gillette Stadium and take on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. To celebrate the success of the New England Patriots, New Bedford Guide will be giving away a signed Wes Welker mini-helmet certified by JSA to …

The Dock-u-mentaries film series continues Friday, January 20th at 7pm with STORM WARRIORS: THE STORY OF THE U.S. LIFE SAVING SERVICE. The 55 minute film, tells the dramatic story of shipwrecks and rescues in America’s early Coast Guard, the United States Life Saving Service. According to the Third Wave Films …

New Bedford’s 2013 event details: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedford-martin-luther-king-jr-day/2013/01/15 Mayor Mitchell is pleased to join with the Greater New Bedford Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee in welcoming the public to attend the “Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration.” The Celebration will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 …

After months of planning, hard work, and several casting calls for lead roles and extras, the J.Kelley Band’s “Shake You” music video is finally ready to be released for public viewing at Rose Alley Ale House (94 Front St., New Bedford). The music video was shot in downtown New Bedford …

by Bob Branco When I was at the Perkins School for the Blind, I participated in several sports, including bowling and baseball. Forty years ago, baseball was not adaptable for the blind the way it is today, so the children at Perkins played regular baseball. The pitcher would throw the …

The Ocean Explorium is pleased to announce the arrival of a baby White Spotted Bamboo Shark. After approximately 100 days in the egg, this fully-formed young shark hatched Friday, January 6th. “This is very exciting,” said Warren Gibbons, exhibit curator for the Ocean Explorium. “Volunteers and staff were the first …