In the North End of New Bedford, Massachusetts, a remarkable transformation has been underway since 2015. That’s when the Love The Ave concept was launched by the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) on Acushnet Avenue in partnership with MA Smart Growth Alliance / Great Neighborhoods, the statewide network of regional […]
On Thursday, June 29 a galaxy of persons involved in the city’s civic life met at the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) on Acushnet Avenue with New Bedford TDI fellow Adelsa Mendes and team members to discuss the Wednesday, July 26 unveiling of Love Locks, the new sculpture by Keith […]
NEW BEDFORD, MA – After a summer of vibrant community celebrations, the “Love The Ave Wednesday” event series is set to conclude with a grand finale on Wednesday, August 23rd, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The culminating event promises an unforgettable experience as it expands beyond the Nye Street Pocket […]
Dear Love The Ave followers and supporters: Thanks for reading the first Love The Ave newsletter. Going forward, each month the Acushnet Avenue TDI District team looks forward to sharing with you stories of note, events of interest, and news from the Acushnet Avenue commercial corridor and broader north end […]
Join us for Love The Ave Wednesdays, a fun and joyous series of community events that will take place every week from August 2 through August 23, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. each evening, at the Nye Street Pocket Park on Acushnet Avenue. Brought to you by the MassDevelopment Acushnet Avenue […]
New Bedford, Massachusetts – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today an expansion of a new program supporting the City’s small businesses, opening the door to more applicants and generating even greater commercial revitalization across the City. The City’s Enhanced Façade Improvement Program enables eligible commercial property owners, tenants, and nonprofit organizations […]
On Saturday, October 16 from 10am to 3pm, Acushnet Avenue throws open the doors and takes it street-side for the Love The Ave Sidewalk Sale. It’s organized by the Community Economic Development Center, with support from Tufts Health Plan. In fact, Tufts will host a balloon painting pop-up at Phillip’s […]
On Saturday, October 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3 :00 p.m., businesses along North End New Bedford’s commercial corridor, Acushnet Avenue will take it to the streets for a first-ever Sidewalk Sale. The Love The Ave Sidewalk Sale is being organized by the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC). It’s their […]
New Bedford, MA — Producers of the film Pandemic Renaissance – The Art of Surviving C-19 announce an open call for New Bedford residents to share their story during the pandemic, with a special focus to celebrate New Bedford’s immigrant communities and their artistry. As one of the recipients of […]
It’s unclear where this crowd is making merry, but it is clear who took and developed the photo. * ROUSSELLE PORTRAIT STUDIO was located at 2174 Acushnet Avenue, in the Cobb Building. The studio was just one of the very many enterprises surrounding The Ave owned by members of New […]