In a previous “Who Remembers…?” we discussed Burger Chef. A number of people had mentioned another burger joint Howdy Beef n’ Burger. Having grown right here and not recalling Howdy Beef n’ Burger, I knew it was before my time. There are a LOT of “Who Remembers…?” that I would …

If you are the type of person that has defined your purpose and begun a business venture, you are always driving to push your business to the next level. You devised a plan; you obtained schooling, got the necessary licenses, permits or certificates; you’ve bled, sweated and cried. Striking out …

The city once had a fair number of breweries and distributors. (Spinner Publication)Yum. Beer. I can’t recall a time where there have been more breweries, microbreweries, or varieties. There is even, for the first time in history, such a thing as a beer snob. We’ve all run into that guy …

Cyd’s Creative Kitchen at 2331 Acushnet Avenue is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch. Being right around the corner from my house, I eat there frequently and know all too well the reason for its popularity. Americans in general and New Englanders specifically, have a love affair with diners …

This isn’t some utility van. You would think you were in an upscale limousine! A lot has changed since we first told you about New Bedford native Ed Pacheco’s livery service company, Places To Go. While Ed still offers that same friendly, prompt, professional and affordable service, he has grown …

Welcome to next installment in the New Bedford Streets; A Piece of Americana series. Previously we covered William Street, Kempton Street, Middle Street, Centre Street, Ashley Boulevard, Elm Street, Coggeshall Street, Mechanics Lane, Washburn Street and others. If you would like to read those or perhaps revisit them, they can …

How much have you set aside for your children’s college tuition? The Unites States of America consistently revolves in the top three slots as the costliest country on the planet when it comes to paying tuition for college education. In some cases the cost of four year’s worth of tuition …

Here is another installment in our Who Remembers? series. You can browse previous articles by using the search bar on the right or by clicking here. These articles are strolls down memory lane. In some cases the buildings, but new businesses have replaced them. In other instances, the buildings or …

The oldest extant photo of anyone in the Hillman clan: Justin (1792-1896) and Abigail (1795-1892) Hillman. Series Introduction Welcome to the eighth installment of the series “Historical Personages of New Bedford.” The previous six installments can be found by using the keyword “personage” in the search window in the column …

Welcome to next installment in the New Bedford Streets; A Piece of Americana series. Previously we covered William Street, Kempton Street, Middle Street, Centre Street, Ashley Boulevard, Elm Street, Coggeshall Street, Mechanics Lane, Washburn Street and many others. If you would like to read those or perhaps revisit them, they …