If you’ve driven or strolled along Acushnet Avenue lately, you’ve likely noticed something vibrant and new catching your eye. A colorful series of banners now lines The Ave—each one a delicious celebration of local flavor and the people who make it possible. These fresh designs, created by the award-winning design […]
The Love The Ave partnership is hiring. This is an excellent part-time opportunity for a motivated community leader and creative thinker to help the team plan, manage and promote events that have an impact on the North End, New Bedford community along Acushnet Avenue and the surrounding neighborhoods. Here’s the […]
This past week, the online news source The New Bedford Light posted a disturbing report entitled “Impact of Trump policies worsens for immigrant businesses; Store owners on Acushnet Avenue say ICE operations have dealt a blow to their revenue – with one business reporting a 50% loss in sales in […]
The Love The Ave September Newsletter IMPORTANT NOTE: Unfortunately, due to unforeseen logistical challenges the Love The Ave Sabor y Ritmo Block Party featured below, which was scheduled for this Saturday, September 13, must be postponed. The team is discussing possible dates in the Spring of 2026 for a reschedule, […]
By Steven Froias Special to Love The Ave Over the past several years, many people have asked those of us involved in the Love The Ave partnership some version of the same question – “What’s this all about?” The short answer is that the Love The Ave campaign was created […]
This spring marked an exciting milestone for the Love The Ave initiative and the future of Acushnet Avenue. As we first shared back in April, the Love The Ave New Bedford TDI District, in partnership with the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) and the New Bedford Department of City […]
We’re thrilled to announce a major win for New Bedford’s North End – the Love The Ave New Bedford TDI District has been officially extended through August 2026! This extension marks a major milestone in our ongoing mission to revitalize Acushnet Avenue – “The Ave” – and it comes as […]
Praia Vibes Sports Bar & Grill – 1669 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA – Free (Selected) Appetizer with an order of 2+ people Café Europa – 1256 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA – Bifanas Tipicas (pan fried marinated pork cutlets with garlic, hot peppers, fries, rice, and egg) $15.99 RoyalT […]
Love The Ave Restaurant Week | Friday, June 13 – Friday, June 20 By Steven Froias If you’ve ever walked down Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford’s North End, you know it’s not just a street—it’s a pulse. A rhythm of languages, aromas, and faces from all over the world. It’s […]
Get ready to eat your heart out, New Bedford—Love The Ave Restaurant Week is back, and it’s bringing the city’s North End to the forefront of the South Coast food scene. From Friday, June 13 through Friday, June 20, this weeklong culinary celebration invites residents and visitors alike to explore […]