1566-1570 ACUSHNET AVE

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 […]

Addressing The Ave

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 […]

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 […]

‘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 […]