Today’s police force is a powerful organization that has many department locations, modern technology, and government backing and funding. However, a lot of effort, logistics, and lawmaking went into developing the efficient, large force we have now. The police force we have in place today is one that we take …
Read More »7 Reasons why you SHOULD visit the Buttonwood Park Zoo!
When was the last time you gazed into the intelligent eyes of a bear, lynx or river otter? Stood next to the gargantuan bison, watched the playful of harbor seals, or observed the craftsmanship of a beaver? For many of us, the only experience we have with animals, is the …
Read More »The history and tradition of New Bedford’s Portuguese Feast
In the 1910s the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament was a parade followed by a few hours of festivities on a Sunday (Museum of Madeiran Heritage) Portuguese religious tradition, culture and community meet at the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is such a city …
Read More »Lunchtime is Prime Time
When confronted with choosing a time of day to get in a workout, most people automatically think their only options are before or after work. This conclusion is often followed by 2 other thoughts: “I could never wake up at 5 a.m.” or “I’m just too tired after work!” Lunchtime …
Read More »We Love Sweaty People!
Do you sweat when you workout? I mean truly get drenched in your own sweat? I know, most people cringe at the thought of it, but I gotta tell you – there’s nothing like a puddle of sweat to let the universe know you mean business. Not only is it …
Read More »The South Coast Hot Jobs List – 26 July, 2014
The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of jobs available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings. To solve this, …
Read More »New Bedford to Celebrate Public Art Project
Mayor Jon Mitchell and the members of the New Bedford Public Art Committee will celebrate the installation of a new public mural on a Belleville Avenue overpass on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11:30 AM. The mural is the first public art project spearheaded by the New Bedford Public Art …
Read More »19 Things To Do This Weekend (July 25-July 27)
Sunny, sunny, and sunny sum up what this weekend’s weather will be like. Sure, we may get a thunderstorm on Sunday, but that’ll help drop the humidity a bit and make things tolerable. We’ll hover around a high of 80 degrees throughout the weekend and a low of 59 degrees. …
Read More »Create Hands On – A kid’s wonderland of fun activities and memories!
What are your funnest and fondest memories with your parents as a child? What activities do you do today with your kids that entertains them for hours? In the day and age of distractions, it gets increasingly more difficult to find activities that kids will voluntarily engage in. When kids …
Read More »Buttonwood Park Zoo Summer Event Schedule jam packed with fun activities and events!
Buttonwood Park Zoo Open 9:00am-5:00pm, with the last admission at 4:15pm. 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 991-6178 | Website: www.bpzoo.org Daily keeper chats and animal enrichments are scheduled throughout the day. Please visit www.bpzoo.org to see our daily Keeper Chat Schedule. Zoo Night Friday, July 25 …
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