“About a kid that grew up in an extremely abusive foster care home in New Bedford in the late 70’s – early 80’s. He graduated from New Bedford High in 1985. I had the pleasure of knowing him in throughout his days in Elementary School (Ellen R Hathaway) also in New Bedford. He spent his entire childhood trying to convince the powers to be, to remove him from the abusive home.

He first released a book (A Chance in The World) and now the movie. He currently serves as Chief Diversity Officer and Divisional Vice President for Walgreens.” – ‎Frank Perry‎

New Bedford’s Joe Pemberton got the only knockout (TKO) of the night last night at the Golden Gloves Tournament at the PAL in Fall River. He fought Jim Prokop of Elite Boxing. The tournament continues next week.

Here’s a look at New Bedford Fire Department fire fighters responding to a shed fire on Holly Street yesterday around 3:45pm. Engine 1 put out the fire with help from Ladder 4. The investigation revealed the fire was started by accident.

Video by Daniel Fuentes‎.

Live with conductor Yaniv Dinur to discuss The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s An American in Russia this Saturday at 7:30pm.

Details/tickets: https://zeiterion.org/nbso-january-2017/

Fisher Bus Inc. was founded by Sally and Charlie Fisher in 1971 and now is a third generation charter service business offering transportation for proms, weddings, students and more. 

New Bedford fire fighters responded to a truck fire on 116 West Rodney French BLVD early this morning. New Bedford Police and Fire Departments are investigating.

Video by Carlos Pimentel Felix

Living art/costumed performance by Ten31 Productions at UMass Dartmouth CVPA/Star Store during First Night in New Bedford.

On Wednesday evening members of the New Bedford Police Department’s Gang Unit were conducting street level crime investigations. At approximately 6:15 pm, detectives attempted to stop a black Dodge Durango. The vehicle fled from the detectives driving erratic and the wrong way on a one way street. The vehicle struck a chain link fence at the corner of Bates Street and Healy Street where it came to a stop.

As detectives approached the vehicle they observed four parties inside. As detectives got two of the parties out of the car, the driver (Sarah Gada) drove over the chain link fence and fled with one of the other passengers. The vehicle fled in a southerly direction. By the time Detectives returned to their vehicle and set off to pursue the vehicle again they encountered the vehicle on its side in front of 559 Belleville Avenue.

This particular house sustained some damage to the front porch and fence which was more than likely the cause for the vehicle to roll onto its driver’s side. Fire Department deemed the structure as structurally sound.

Gada who was the driver fled the scene on foot and was not located. Woodard who was seated in the back of the vehicle was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital with minor injuries.

Detectives located ten bags of crack cocaine in the vehicle. Vehicle was towed and the four individuals are being summonsed and charged with the following.

Sarah Gada 36 of New Bedford

1. Possession with intent to distribute class B cocaine
2. Conspiracy to violate controlled substance laws
3. Illegally attaching plates
4. Failure to use turn signal
5. Reckless operation of a motor vehicle
6. Operating motor vehicle with a suspended license

Mario Vardaro 35 of Rochester

1. Possession with intent to distribute class B cocaine
2. Conspiracy to violate controlled substance laws

Nicole Woodard 26 of Fairhaven

1. Possession with intent to distribute class B cocaine
2. Conspiracy to violate controlled substance laws

Arjenis Torres 20 of New Bedford

1. Possession with intent to distribute class B cocaine
2. Conspiracy to violate controlled substance laws

Video by Carlos Pimentel Felix

There was an accident last night around 8:38pm on Sawyer Street near Belleville Ave. Witnesses on the scene report the driver of the renal van “nodded off” then crashed into the parked car and pole, but fled the scene.

New Bedford police report that utility workers were called in to repair wires damaged from the accident. No injuries reported and police are still investigating.

Video by Carlos Pimentel Felix.

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford is critical to the youth of the Greater New Bedford area, serving 200-300 kids daily with physical and educational activities. Craig Longo, an emergency physician at St. Luke’s Hospital, tells us how the Club impacted his life. Are you a current or former member? Share your story!

Want so support the Club? Details: http://www.bgcnewbedford.org/how-you-can-help