Sholom is a Hebrew word that many understand to mean “peace.” However, this base definition fails to truly convey the living concept behind the term. It’s one we see in movies or perhaps see two Jewish people utter to one another as a blessing or greeting. These are dead experiences. …

Did the United States Postal Service really mail kids? (Smithsonian Institute) While researching history for some of the articles here at New Bedford Guide, I browse through a substantially large number of photographs. While a fair amount of them are uninteresting or dull, it’s not uncommon to come across some …

You want this in your life. Trust me. New Bedford Salchicharia is a city icon. An institution. Like Giammalvo’s, Lydia’s, or Antonio’s. Synonymous with Linguica, cacoila and “Epa!” Over three decades – at two great locations – of the finest quality ingredients and service have cemented them as the upper …

Northeast corner of Washburn Street & Acushnet Avenue in the 19th century. (Spinner Publications) 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 and others. If …

Are you an archery enthusiast? Hunter? Hobbyist? If you’ve had anything to do with archery in the past two decades you know all about Trader Jan’s Archery Pro Shop. If you are thinking about getting into archery for whatever reason, you will soon know about them! Since 1991 Trader Jan’s …

Mister Donut was started in 1955 by Harry Winouker 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 …

Are you planning a wedding, sweet sixteen birthday, or corporate gathering? Have the family together for a special occasion and want to memorialize it for future enjoyment? Going to a half dozen or more companies to find the right photographer, DJ, lighting specialist, Master of Ceremonies, etc. can be a …

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 …

Do you commute to Boston? Do you wish you could relax on the commute? Save some money and wear and tear on your vehicle? There is a new business in the south coast that can help: Yes! We Van, LLC. Yes! We Van’s “pool of vans” is an absolutely brilliant …

New Bedford is known for a lot of things. It’s known as the Whaling City and at one time it was known as the City of Light. Now it could easily be called the City of Art. When it comes to the percentage of population of artists Massachusetts is well …