When you’ve lived in the same area for a while it becomes easy for everything to take on a “been there, done that” vibe.  Trying to be inventive with date ideas can really leave a person stumped, and that goes for all ages and relationship types.  If you feel like …

On Friday, August 31, 2012, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell will welcome Mayor Thomas M. Menino of Boston to the Whaling City.  Menino, the five-term Mayor of Boston will dine with Mayor Mitchell and the two mayors will make several stops in the downtown New Bedford.  Earlier this year, Mitchell …

The Bristol County Mosquito Control Project (BCMC) has identified West Nile Virus in two samples taken from South End mosquito traps deployed at the request of the City of New Bedford last week. In response to this development, the BCMC will conduct mosquito spraying during the early morning hours on …

As a seasoned New Bedford restaurant visitor, I’ve eaten at every place that serves a meal in downtown New Bedford. I’m careful to ensure that vegetables make up the vast majority of my meals and almost always choose the meatless options. In no particular order, here are my favorite meatless meals in Downtown New …

Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, known in the community as Southcoast VNA, will host “Hope Takes Flight: A Butterfly Release” on September 15 to benefit the agency’s Hospice program. Hope Takes Flight will take place on Saturday, September 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., with the butterfly release occurring at 1:30 …

The Lil’ Monkeys Kid’s Wrestling & Grappling Club is the latest offering from the New Bedford Fitness and Martial Arts Center. The classes will run every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. The program which is a combination of wrestling and submission grappling (no striking) is for children that …

Did you know there is a new Scooter Store in New Bedford? It's called "That Scooter Spot" and its located next to Kirby's Pub on 812 Kempton Street.

On November 6th, 2012, Massachusetts voters will decide “Yes” or “No” on three statewide ballot questions. Two of the questions are major medical issues and will have a lasting impact on our state. Do we want to prescribe medication to end the life of suffering patients? Do we want to …

Becoming a parent is and always will be a mixture of excitement, anticipation, hard work, and yes, a bit of nervousness.  In modern times, some of the needs of new parents can be met through online resources such as parenting blogs and shopping from home. However, if you just had …

The City of New Bedford and the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project remind North End residents that truck-based spraying to address the EEE and West Nile Virus threat is being conducted tonight (Monday, Aug. 20th) between 8pm and 11pm in areas of the City North of Tarkiln Hill Road. Residents …