Essays
Coworking for travelers and seasonal workers
Coworking is a great option for travelers of all kinds, not just those of us on business trips. The next time you find yourself in a strage city, visit a coworking space to meet locals and get some work done.
Read MoreA Pride month to be proud of in New Bedford
Two years ago for the Groundwork blog, in 2017, I wrote a post entitled, “New Bedford gets its Pride back.” It was about the tremendous effort by the South Coast…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Liam Connor
Liam Connor is a local photographer who spends his days fully submerged in photography – whether it’s a fashion shoot or a sea side wedding – you’ll find him behind…
Read MoreOUTTAKE: Inside the First Baptist Church renovation
By Steven Froias / Groundworker-At-Large Frequently when I’m writing something for this blog, or for State of the Arts in The Standard-Times daily newspaper, or other media outlets, I come…
Read MoreOUTTAKE: Let’s get New Bedford’s triple-deckers on the map!
By Steven Froias / Groundworker-At-Large Frequently when I’m writing something for this blog, or for State of the Arts in The Standard-Times daily newspaper, or other media outlets, I come…
Read MoreInvesting in New Bedford’s North End
Above – Cruz Companies Receives Martin Luther King Jr. Corporate Leadership Award at Roxbury YMCA January 18, 2019. From CruzCompanies.com By Steven Froias – Groundworker-At-Large There’s a somewhat puzzling “backlash”…
Read MoreFood and Human Connection – Say Cheese!
A childhood favorite for many, an occasional comfort food to some, and a complete mystery to others. Grilled cheese. On the eve of Valentine’s day, a busy Wednesday here at…
Read More42nd Annual New Bedford Half Marathon
The 42nd Annual New Bedford Half Marathon is upon us! Maybe you aren’t running the race, but you likely know someone who is, or is somehow associated with it.…
Read MoreNew Bedford’s Transition to a Smart City: Resilient Independence, or Technocratic Feudalism?
How can New Bedford capitalize on technological innovation and the need to prepare for climate change in a way that stimulates homegrown economic development and resilience?
Read MoreIs it time to love Rte. 18?
By Steven Froias Groundworker-At-Large When it was completed in the early 1980s, The Standard-Times immortalized Rte. 18’s terminus at Cove Street with the headline, “Highway to Nowhere?” Partially designed to…
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