Best of the South Coast

It’s Friday, and after long week, it’s time to enjoy the weekend.  Here’s a quick look at some things going on in and around New Bedford between now and Sunday: Friday: March 25 Special Events 2nd Annual Men Who Cook Party at Catwalk Bar & Grille.  From 5:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. …

So it’s Friday afternoon, two days before the 34th New Bedford Half Marathon, and I’ve just completed my last training run in preparation for the big race. While running the familiar four-mile loop through the country roads of East Freetown and Rochester near my home I can’t help but notice …

Most of us are still recovering from St. Patrick’s Day, but there isn’t much time to rest: The New Bedford Half Marathon weekend is upon us.  Hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick ,and with the support and assistance of Mayor Scott Lang and the City of New Bedford,this …

This article was written by Lisa Bergson, executive director of WHALE (Waterfront Historical Area LeaguE).  This is the second in a series of articles about New Bedford being ‘Not Just Anywhere.’  You can read the first article here. “Nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses; parks and …

With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Thursday this year, one might think there isn’t much going on in New Bedford.  Well, that couldn’t be further from the truth. There will be more corned beef and cabbage, green beer, and live music than you can shake a clover at, with …

This Thursday, March 10th, is AHA! Night, when we celebrate the people and places, stories and songs that make New Bedford one of our favorite things. Hear about what people collect & visit one of the largest spaces for antiques in New England. Art New England magazine has made NB …

This article was written by Lisa Bergson, executive director of WHALE (Waterfront Historical Area LeaguE). On February 15, New Bedford was named one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations in the United States by the National Trust for Historic Preservation – the only city in the Northeast to receive this prestigious …

With winter in full force, I often find myself searching for ways to alleviate my seasonal blues. I get so caught up in the negativity of winter that sometimes I forget it isn’t just about plummeting temperatures, icy roads, and long hours of television. Quite the contrary. Winter is about …

You can vote for New Bedford as the Most Distinctive Destination in the United States by clicking here.  You must first register and create a user name and password.  After registering…VOTE!!!! You can vote once per day for 30 days, which means each of us can contribute 30 votes. This …

Join us on AHA! night when Downtown New Bedford comes alive with Art, History and Architecture! On January 13th we will be celebrating what is NEW in New Bedford for the NEW year. Find out what’s in the NEWs, remember those we kNEW, check out NEW artwork & enjoy NEW …