The Groundwork Blog
True collaboration requires us to spend time listening– both to ideas we love, and to a bunch of annoying, useless, disagreeable, and otherwise unappealing garbage. And yet the results will make it all worthwhile.
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In the 19th century, it was whaling. In the 20th, textiles and manufacturing sustained New Bedford. And perhaps now, in the 21st century, the city has found another industry to…
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NEW BEDFORD NOW Weekly Briefing A dive into news from the Groundwork! city desk featuring items of interest, select happenings, coworking member updates, substantiated rumors and good gossip in New…
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“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.”
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Faithful readers! This is the final YOUR WEEKEND for awhile. The world isn’t ending, North Korea (or the White House) hasn’t gone nuclear, and the streets are still unpaved in…
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What makes a community thrive? Like most of you, I’ve been involved in lots of communities. Some make you feel a sense of belonging and connection and purpose– all the good things. Others can be well-intentioned, full of good people, and just… blah.
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When contemplating a blog post about Tracy Barbosa, it’s easy to recall all her work as what I call a Creative Activist in the City of New Bedford. Throughout the…
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God of Carnage FRIDAY, MAY 11 – YOUR THEATRE’s production of “God of Carnage” is onstage at 136 Rivet Street tonight and on various dates through May 20. Press info…
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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 –…
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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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