Yes. This is an actual picture of Littlenecks made by All Friends Catering! How does a business -in this case, a caterer- go from unknown to have everyone in the greater New Bedford area talking about it in a three year period? How does one get their business to be …
Read More »10 Questions with Ruby Harris of Ruby Red Ink
Are you thinking about getting your first tattoo or piercing? Or are you a collector? There’s a new shop in “town,” Ruby Red Ink on Main Street in Acushnet featuring a full range of cover-ups, black & white, color, portraits & custom work. As a “collector” myself, I’m always on …
Read More »Hidden in Plain Sight: Cravings Cafe & Cakery
Part of me didn’t want to write this article. I wanted to be selfish. This part of me wanted to keep this hidden gem away from the public, so I can have it all to myself. I heard my mom’s voice mention the Italian philosophy of abbondanza or abundance and …
Read More »Who Remembers…Ames Department Stores?
Here is another installment in our Who Remembers? series. You can browse previous articles by using the search bar on the right. These articles are strolls down memory lane. In some cases the buildings, but new businesses have replaced them. In other instances, the buildings or even the properties have …
Read More »Downtown’s newest sensation: Painting with a Splash!
New Bedford has a higher than state average population of artists. Take a simple stroll downtown or through any of the many old textile mill buildings and you’ll certainly encounter an artist’s workshop or a gallery. New Bedford has some incredibly, amazing talent when it comes to painting, sculpture, drawing …
Read More »Who Remembers…Burger Chef?
The first Burger Chef opened its doors in 1957 Here is another installment in our Who Remembers? series. You can browse previous articles by using the search bar on the right. These articles are strolls down memory lane. In some cases the buildings, but new businesses have replaced them. In …
Read More »Historical Personages of New Bedford: First Mayor Abraham H. Howland
1852 Portrait of Abraham H. Howland by William Allen Wall (N.B. Free Public Library) Series Introduction Welcome to the seventh 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 at the …
Read More »New Bedford Streets; A Piece of Americana: Mechanics Lane
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, and others. If you would like to read those or perhaps revisit them, they can be found by using …
Read More »3rd Annual (2014) West Island 5K Run & Kids Mile Fun Run!
3rd Annual West Island 5K Run/Walk & Kids Mile Fun Run (Jim Mahaney Photography) Running a 5K has never been so popular than the past few years. Once upon a time they were solely an athletic competition, but these days they are the perfect community event to unite people behind …
Read More »Who Remembers…The New Wave Cafe?
New Year’s Eve at the New Wave Cafe! Here is another installment in our Who Remembers? series. You can browse previous articles by using the search bar on the right. These articles are strolls down memory lane. In some cases the buildings, but new businesses have replaced them. In other …
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