Community
New Bedford’s real parking problem
Studies have been done. Streetscapes have been ripped up. And parking garages have gone up, come down, then gone up again. Over the years, New Bedford has worked mightily to…
Read MoreSacred Spacemaking: Celebrating 9 Years of Yoga on Union
In the yoga world, we often feel pressure to have some ohm-shanti samadhi experience every time we practice. At Yoga on Union, I felt the space to work through my condition: grumpy, happy, sad, angry… whatever it might be.
Read MoreNew Bedford Now: Coastin’ expands its reach
Most of us probably aren’t accustomed to hearing good news from the daily newspaper industry. Since the advent of the Internet era through the ascent of social media era, it…
Read MoreWatching the World Cup in Europe – On The Ave
You would be excused if you thought you were in a corner of Europe sitting in the courtyard of Cotali Mar restaurant on Acushnet Avenue watching Portugal take on Iran…
Read MoreDeep Dive into Clasky Common Farmers Market
Last week, I wrote about the growing, informal urban agriculture network springing to life in New Bedford. This week, we’re looking at one piece of it – the terrific, weekly…
Read MoreNew Bedford Now: Connecting to Grow
Last Thursday, June 7, GROW Education held its annual Community Garden planting at Carlos Pacheco Elementary School. It was one of many the program has done in recent weeks all…
Read MoreOn the Menu in New Bedford Now
This week’s New Bedford Now briefing hits close to home – because I’m happy to share the news that myself and Sarah Athanas, working together as Twin Fish, and in…
Read MoreHow to travel the world and keep your job: Jenna Winn on working a Remote Year
“A lot of people who find Remote Year are also going through a transition in life and looking for a change, whether it is a break up, a new job, wanting to make new friends etc., they are looking for something new and I think that in itself makes people more open to each other and to adventure.”
Read MoreThe Naked and the Dead in New Bedford
You know a city is firmly on the rebound when even the cemeteries are looking good. Last week, I happened to walk by Oak Grove Cemetery on Parker Street –…
Read MoreEntering the Squared Circle in New Bedford
Our beloved, funky city offers all sorts of cultural offerings to residents and visitors. From lectures at the Whaling Museum to art openings almost every weekend. We’re a cultured city,…
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