The following is a letter from Matt Morrissey, head of the Economic Development Council in New Bedford, to members of the council, in regard to the upcoming public forum to discuss plans to improve Acushnet Avenue and the surrounding area: Dear Council Members, We would like to take this opportunity …

Restaurant Name: The Candleworks Restaurant Location: 72 North Water Street, New Bedford, MA Owner: Jared Morgado How long have you been involved with The Candleworks Restaurant? I started working here in 2000 as a chef.  I became executive chef in 2002 and owner on October 7, 2007. What did you …

It happens to the best of us:  even the healthiest, most organically conscious person will at some point find themselves eating the most delicious slice of processed pizza of their life, at 3:00AM. Usually how it happens is that you’ve had a great night out around New Bedford, Dartmouth, and …

Bar name: Kirby’s Irish Pub Location: 818 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA How long has Kirby’s been open? March 10, 2011 will be our three year anniversary. What made you decide to get into the bar business? Getting into the business was suppose to be a fun family adventure. However, …

Business: Ice Chest Bar and Grille Owner: Drew Tillett Location: Fairhaven, MA Open Since: July 2007 Why did you decide to get into the bar business? I’ve spent an awful lot of time in and around bars.  I figured I should start investing in myself and maybe I could get a …

It’s that special time of year again where kids and adults alike get to dress up, carve jack-o’-lanterns, watch scary movies and attend costume parties. While Halloween (or All Hallows’ Eve) falls on 31 October each year, you will find costume parties and celebrations during the last week of October …

Editor’s note: this is an opinion piece and is filed until the “Rant” section of our site! That’s right. I believe many of you people out there don’t deserve the luxury of driving. You’re bad drivers and the worst part is you don’t know it. You think your a good driver …

If you live in New Bedford or South Coast, Massachusetts you have an opportunity to travel to some of the most treasured places the United States,  places where movies stars and Presidents enjoy their summer vacations; Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cuttyhunk Islands.  There are two ways to get there: by …

The NFL pre-season is coming to a close this Thursday with the first game of the NFL regular-season fast approaching.  On 9 September, the NFL will kick-off the first game of the season with a rematch of the 2009 NFC Championship game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans …

It’s summer time in the south coast of Massachusetts.  New Bedford is one of the main hubs and attractions in south coast Massachusetts and one of the major launching points to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and the Islands.  Each year, we only have a few precious months to enjoy the sun, …