A new interactive project that’s part of the Urban Agenda Initiative developed by the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC). Addressing Acushnet Ave will be a participatory online project and a place-making project along North End’s commercial corridor. The project will spotlight 10 addresses along The Ave – a mix of vacant storefronts and open small […]
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Ave restaurants cited for Covid-19 violations
The New Bedford Health Department has issued fines to six New Bedford-based restaurants and bars for failure to comply with the City’s COVID-19 regulations and protections for residents. Hong Kong Restaurant at 2899 Acushnet Avenue, Mikey B’s Restaurant at 989 Victoria Street, Taqueria La Raza at 1408 Acushnet Avenue, Whiskey Lounge at 1669 Acushnet Avenue, […]
Talking ‘Dining Parklets’ in New Bedford…
In case you missed it, Love The Ave shared the news recently that dining parklets are coming to the City of New Bedford – both downtown and on The Ave. You can read that story here. Following up, the City of New Bedford’s Department of City Planning writes today that it “was recently awarded a […]
NB Election Commission reminds voters of deadline for applications to vote by mail
New Bedford, Massachusetts – New Bedford Election Commission reminds voters that the statewide deadline for absentee ballots in the state primary election is Wednesday, August 26. Ballots must be received by the Election Commission office by Election Day, Tuesday, September 1, either by mail or drop-off at the Election Commission office at City Hall, […]
The Ambassador was #OnTheAve!
The former United States ambassador to Portugal, Robert Sherman visited Acushnet Avenue last week – and New Bedford Ward 2 Councilor Maria Giesta and Councilor-At-Large Ian Abreu were his tour guides. Below is Councilor Giesta’s report on the visit, and all photos are courtesy of her, too. “I want to thank former United States Ambassador […]
‘Dining Parklets’ coming to North End NB
Pictured: Sidewalk dining along Acushnet Avenue outside of Cafe Europa and The Breakfast Klub. Rep. Antonio D. Cabral has announced via his Facebook page that New Bedford has received funding for “dining parklets” both downtown and in the north end of the city – specifically in the #LoveTheAve International Marketplace district. He wrote, “We got […]
New Bedford Creative Directory officially launches
by Steven Froias, contributing writer New Bedford, MA — It’s a daunting task to collect the creativity of a city for online presentation and representation. But, New Bedford Creative has done just that with the formal launch of the Creative Directory on NewBedfordCreative.org. On the website, browsers can now find and see the multitude of […]
Love The Ave – Mapped!
NOTE: Before the Covid-19 crisis reared its head, the Love The Ave team had a variety of plans on the drawing board for 2020. Out of necessity, some have been postponed. Yet we feel it’s important to carry on where and when we can because our core mission is strengthening our Acushnet Avenue and North […]
3rd EyE Unlimited Launches “Your New Bedford” on Juneteenth in North End
New Bedford, MA — On Friday, June 19th — “Juneteenth” – the youth empowerment organization 3rd EyE Unlimited launches “Your New Bedford”, a monthly pop-up event featuring music, dance, visual arts, education and a community corner for dialogue about local needs and challenges. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and will be livestreamed […]
Outdoor dining guidelines available on city website
New Bedford, Massachusetts–Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Saturday, June 6 that the City of New Bedford will follow and implement the second phase of Governor Charlie Baker’s reopening plan, which allows for additional sector reopening on Monday, June 8. The plan includes sector-specific guidance for businesses and operations permitted to reopen with guidelines during the second […]