NEW BEDFORD, MA – Mayor Jon Mitchell, Southcoast Health President and CEO Keith Hovan, and representatives of Essex Group Management Corporation today announced two Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Care Centers in New Bedford for those recovering from COVID-19. This week, the City entered into leases with the owner of two former […]
By Steven Froias Contributing Writer During this unprecedented moment in time, the Love The Ave and North End New Bedford team needs you to help us support all the people, places and groups which flavor our city. As we enter a new phase of this war against COVID-19, it’s clear […]
The New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) has shared the following information dedicated toward resources for the city’s important eating and drinking establishments… Dear friends, It goes without saying that restaurants and drinking establishments of all types across New Bedford are some of the hardest hit by this national crisis. […]
Guidance from the New Bedford Economic Development Council regarding Gov. Charlie Baker’s emergency order: Good morning friends, Governor Baker has just announced an emergency order for nonessential businesses and organizations to close physical workspaces and facilities to customers, workers, and the general public. This order takes effect at noon, March 24th, […]
The New Bedford Economic Development Council, in an effort to assist city small businesses during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, is spreading the word regarding its Lending Program. Details are as follows. You can also email [email protected] for further information. NBEDC Lending Program Loan Amount: Up to $50,000 Interest Rate: 6% […]
By Steven Froias Contributing Writer The Community Economic Development Center (CEDC), a Love The Ave partner at 1285 Acushnet Avenue, is excited to begin welcoming creatives from across the region to submit statements of interest for its Activating Acushnet Avenue Project. The CEDC, with the support of a state Urban […]
NEW BEDFORD, MA (From the Office of the Public Information Officer) – The New Bedford Health Department has posted helpful information on its website regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. The page is available on the City’s home page, www.newbedford-ma.gov, or on the Health Department’s page on the City website, […]
NEW BEDFORD, MA – A fund to help small businesses improve their facades; a coordinator to build the capacity for them to work together collectively; special events to fill the street; and a determination to further activate the economic and cultural renaissance underway on The Ave will all be enabled […]
All eyes in the nation will be focused on Iowa next week as the Democrats caucus to begin the process of nominating a candidate to represent them in the 2020 election. This first-in-the-nation status has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years as many feel the state is not very […]
By Steven Froias For #LoveTheAve The year 2019 could be termed the Year of Jardin. The New Bedford artist managed the hat trick of not just one, or even two, but now three high profile public art events in the city that reflected his unique aesthetic, commitment to his craft, […]