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Watching the game from the comfort of your own home can be ideal.  But it can also be a blast to round up some friends, get out of the house and view the big game (whether that be football, baseball, basketball or hockey) surrounded by quality screens, inexpensive beer and …

When it comes to mixing western and Sci-Fi, it can be a risky marriage. Just take a look at Wild Wild West starring Will Smith and you’ll know what I’m talking about. But as a fan of both genres, I thought that Cowboys and Aliens was a pretty good blend. …

New Bedford has a long and fascinating history, filled with stories of whalemen going to sea for years a time, wives left to run businesses, escaped slaves seeking freedom, and a connection to the sea that spans centuries. The public is invited to explore this history through free guided tours, …

The Godsmack vocalist brings his tour to New Bedford in support of his solo album, Avalon.

As one who regularly begs for other people’s food, jumps on the couch with muddy paws, and sniffs house guests inappropriately, your dog may be the last member of your family you’d think of as having good social skills. Scientists, however, are seeing that dogs may be more socially in …

Get on board with AHA! On Friday, May 13th , the AHA! (Art, History and Architecture) Project, downtown New Bedford’s monthly Art and Culture Night, will host a fundraising event: A.H.A. (Amazing Harbor Adventure) for AHA! Back by popular demand, this fun evening reinvigorates the Fast Forward fundraiser held in …

It is common knowledge that the prospect of a direct rail connection between Massachusetts’ South Coast  (specifically New Bedford and Fall River), and the metropolitan Boston area has been seen as a pipe dream for the last several decades. In recent years, however, the federal government has finally gotten involved, …

April is arguably the greatest sports month on the calendar. It begins with the culmination of the NCAA’s March Madness and the hope that springs eternal with Major League Baseball’s Opening Day. The NHL and NBA playoff s get underway shortly thereafter, and tucked in there is golf’s crown jewel, …

On Friday, at 2:46 P.M. local time, an 8.9-magnitude struck off the coast of northern Japan.  According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake was 231 miles away from the capital city of Tokyo.  Aftershocks continue to rock the area, with some up to 7.0-magnitude, which …

2011 is a very important year for the city of New Bedford.  In November we will have a new mayor and likely several new city council members.  Mayor Scott Lang will not run for re-election, leaving the mayor’s race wide open.  This guarantees there will be new people taking over …