The City of New Bedford invites all interested community members to review the Fiscal Year 2020 Community Preservation Act (CPA) applications before the Community Preservation Committee and offer feedback at three community meetings in January. Several proposed projects directly impact the Acushnet Avenue commercial corridor and the greater north end […]
By Steven Froias NEW BEDFORD, MA – There may be no building more poignant on the urban streetscape than a former movie theater shorn of its original purpose and left to fend for itself in a world which has relegated it to oblivion. These noble structures dot the landscape of […]
In an annual event that is now in its seventh year, the Boston-based public policy group MassINC recognizes individuals, groups and organizations who are employing innovative strategies to revitalize the state’s Gateway Cities. This year, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, MassINC acknowledged the work of Love The Ave for its […]
On Friday, November 22 through Sunday 24, 2019, more than 65 visual and performing artists will welcome the public to tour open studios in the multilevel complex located at 88 Hatch Street in New Bedford, MA, just a few blocks off Acushnet Avenue in the north end. The weekend-long event, […]
By Steven Froias Community Media Manager for #LoveTheAve The legend of St. Anthony of Padua Church on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford involves the story of hundreds of parishioners contributing whatever they could – nickels, dimes, dollars – to erect what is now an iconic urban New England religious landmark. […]
Join the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) in partnership with the City of New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches, on Saturday, September 21 from 11:30-7:30 p.m. at Riverside Park for the Third Annual Festival Tipíco De Guatemala. Celebrate the rich Guatemalan heritage, traditions and customs with friends and family. Bring […]
The LOVE THE AVE & NORTH END RESTAURANT WEEK happens from Saturday, Sept. 21 through Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. It’s an opportunity to patronize the delicious small businesses north of Coggeshall Street that lend flavor to New Bedford and create its unique culinary culture No reservations are required. Simply pick […]
Above – New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro #OnTheAve By Steven Froias // Community Media Manager Joseph Cordeiro’s eyes narrow and his voice becomes emphatic as he says, “People in New York, people in Boston, people everywhere want this – and we have it here!” The passion is aroused by the […]