New Bedford Guide

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the whaling industry in America boomed, and eventually New Bedford became the world’s center of whaling. At the height of the whaling industry’s economic impact in New Bedford, there were more than 700 whaling ships out on the oceans of the world, and New …

Autumn is settling in and we’ll have cool temperatures this weekend, particularly in the mornings and evenings where we’ll get as low as 43 degrees. Perfect for perhaps throwing a log on the fireplace to set a pleasant atmosphere. We’ll reach as high as 69 degrees during the day, and …

“I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you took care of Me; I was in prison and …

As a college student, I’ve always just seen MassPIRG as a sort of nuisance at worst, and at best as easily ignored background noise. This past week however, I talked with the campus organizer at Umass Dartmouth and found that MassPIRG is so much more than that, and something that …

On the heels of the latest United States bombing campaign, Americans seem to be in favor of another war in the Middle East. Less than a week ago the President announced air strikes in Syria and Iraq against The Islamic State. According to a Washington Post/ABC News poll conducted recently, …

As a college student I am continually trying to get a good deal on yummy food without burning a hole into my pocket. Between books and gas I find myself only dishing out that dollar or two for ramen noodles. Luckily downtown New Bedford has three great places where students …

Everyone has heard the saying “If you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes.” This applies to New England’s weather and particularly to this weekend’s weather! Last weekend things seemed to turn as nature sent everyone the memo that Autumn is arriving – cool evenings and mornings convinced us …

The Women’s Center is participating in the #VoicesHavePower campaign, with community events and media campaigns throughout the month. Wednesday, October 8 7:00pm Tree Lighting at New Bedford City Hall A tree lighting program will take place in front of New Bedford City Hall at 7pm. Mayor Jon Mitchell will read …

$10 Tickets benefit the Festival and our Year-Round Education Programs. The Working Waterfront Festival presents a Festival Sampler, Friday, September 26th from 7:30-9:00 pm at the historic Seamen’s Bethel (15 Johnny Cake Hill). The ten dollar ticket helps support the free Festival and year-round programs. Seating is limited; tickets will …

Edaville USA is very excited to be hosting a unique weekend when we open up at night for classic movies on September 27th and September 28th. Edaville changes its hours to open the park at night for the first time ever big screen movies in our event field. The Wizard …