History has paved a long, challenging, and winding road for the protection of women. For The Women’s Center (TWC), this journey began in 1973. During a time referred to as the Women’s Movement, women started gathering in each other’s homes for support. Growing increasingly conscious of women’s needs, this movement …
Read More »Breaking the Silence About Sexual Assault and Child Abuse
In 1983, New Bedford received national attention after the Big Dan’s gang rape. Though tragic, the incident itself became pivotal in the fight to end sexual violence. As community members united and demanded action, the Rape Crisis Project was established. Shortly thereafter, the City of New Bedford received financial support …
Read More »Remembering The Michael Bianco Inc. Raid
On the morning of March 6th, 2007 the lives of children and families were ripped apart at the hands of federal immigration agents. The incident made national news coverage, but its harsh impact occurred right in our own backyard. On that morning, Michael Bianco Inc., a highly established leather factory, …
Read More »Big Brother Big Sister Program Needs YOU
What kind of place could New Bedford become if all of today’s children attended school, set goals, rejected peer pressure, and had the confidence to dream and succeed in life? This is the vision of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, and in the Greater New Bedford area, this objective …
Read More »YWCA’s Red Dress Fashion Show and Silent Auction
On February 26th, the YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts will celebrate its 10th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show and Silent Auction. While numerous events highlight the ‘red dress’ in the month of February, the YWCA has a legacy for hosting a night to remember. Pair a great cause, food, entertainment, a …
Read More »The Women’s Center, A Valuable New Bedford Resource
In light of the recent homicide of nine-month-old Ariel Eluziaro, we have to ask ourselves, what can be done to prevent such tragedies? Abuse against children is senseless and unimaginable, but so is any form of domestic abuse. Domestic violence occurs in homes across all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. It …
Read More »10 Classic On-Screen Kisses
When you think of the ultimate, classic movie kiss, what do you think of? If The Notebook comes to mind, I have to admit I too am a sucker for it every time. Romantic movie moments have melted our hearts since the dawn of cinema. The first ever on-screen kiss, …
Read More »11 Fun Ways to Keep Your ‘Get Fit’ Resolution in New Bedford
According to Time Magazine’s Top 10 Commonly BROKEN New Year’s Resolutions, “Lose Weight and Get Fit” is at the top of the list! In fact, Time also notes that 60% of new gym memberships as a result, go unused. Why? Let’s face it. What starts out as a great idea …
Read More »Former Miss New Bedford Thrills in London
When we are young, we dream about what we want to be when we grow up. For many of us, those plans change. Still, there are the lucky few that are born with a talent, are destined to find themselves in that special job, and in the end, actually make …
Read More »Local Students Return From Study Abroad Trip to Argentina
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 and Bendiksen, both students at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, …
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