You will quite literally only get to see this “once in a blue moon” so make sure you keep an eye out Wednesday night for a rare “Blue Supermoon” hovering over the south coast. This will be the biggest and brightest of 2023 because the moon will be “exceptionally close” …
Read More »Whale City Comedy Festival Coming to Greater New Bedford on Labor Day Weekend
Whale City Comedy Festival is bringing the countries’ funniest stand-up comedians to South Coast, MA this Labor Day Weekend, Thurs Aug 31 – Sun Sept 3. The festival features seven killer shows over four nights with over 25 hilarious comedians. Each show has a fresh unique lineup with comedians from …
Read More »SRTA seeking community input for several service changes proposed for New Bedford routes
SRTA is seeking comments for several service changes proposed for New Bedford. A Public Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 12:30 PM at the New Bedford Public Library – Main Branch at 613 Pleasant St., Third Floor Meeting Room. SRTA is seeking public comment on proposed changes …
Read More »Fall River’s ‘Forever Paws” offers fun night of great food, music, cash bar, and silent auction
“Please join us for a fun night of great food, music by Big Lux, cash bar and of course our Silent Auction. You can RSVP, purchase tickets, stay abreast of changes, and more on the “Celebration Of Life” event page. “Celebration of Giving” takes place on Saturday, September 30 from …
Read More »New Bedford’s “Love The Ave Wednesdays” culminates in a spectacular grand finale event
“After a summer of vibrant community celebrations, the “Love The Ave Wednesday” event series is set to conclude with a grand finale on Wednesday, August 23rd, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The culminating event promises an unforgettable experience as it expands beyond the Nye Street Pocket Park into the Bullard …
Read More »The 3rd Annual Craft Beer and Food Truck Festa Will Be Held September 9th in New Bedford
Join us for the 3rd Annual Craft Beer and Food Truck Festa, presented by Club Madeirense S. S. Sacramento Inc! Get ready for an unforgettable day of craft beer and mouthwatering food trucks in MA and RI. This year’s event promises to be the best one yet, so mark your …
Read More »Policing, new security measures were a major success at New Bedford’s 2023 Portuguese Feast
New security measures and heavier police presence was a controversial topic of discussion leading up to the 107th annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament. Some residents were upset with the idea that the feast grounds will be fenced in with only a few entry points, and having to now enter …
Read More »Compost Bin Day for New Bedford and Dartmouth residents approaches
“Compost Bin Day is coming up on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 8:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Crapo Hill Landfill, 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd., New Bedford. Enter through the New Bedford Business Park. New Bedford and Dartmouth residents who purchase, or previously purchased, a backyard compost bin can choose …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department to host final community pop up event of the summer!
The New Bedford Police Department will be hosting its final community outreach event of the summer this Thursday, August 10th. It will take place at Riverside Park (297 Belleville Ave) from 12pm-2pm. This family friendly event will have many resource tables set up with FREE giveaways! Most of the agency …
Read More »You can NOT bring these items into New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament this year
The 107th annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is here! This year there will be new security measures that are similar to attending a concert at Gillette or hanging out at an amusement park. To avoid that long walk back to your car, let’s go over some items that are …
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