What’s popularly known as the Bay State TV building looms large over The Ave – in memory and today on the streetscape. Indeed, signage from the former electronics store still adorns the side of the mixed-use retail and residential structure. Of course, it’s well-known as being the home of Bay […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mayor Jon Mitchell and Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento together have announced that the 106th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, scheduled for July 30 through August 2, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Club and the Feast Committee will announce further details about cancellation and any virtual commemoration […]