The 2012 elections were depressing. Not because of the winners and losers, but because democracy in America seems to be dying a slow death. A few stats to chew on. While we’ve had some 20 million new voting age men and women since the 2008 elections, President Obama and Mitt …

The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of jobs available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.  To solve this, …

In an effort to encourage everyone to do their holiday shopping in New Bedford, the City is offering a special Holiday Parking Program. Effective Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012 through Tuesday, January 1, 2013, the City of New Bedford will offer FREE 2-hour parking at metered spaces in both the …

There are eight tree lighting ceremonies in the City of New Bedford scheduled during the 2012 holiday season.

At a press conference in City Hall on Wednesday, November 21, at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Jon Mitchell will encourage community participation and will announce his own participation in the Child & Family Services’ Annual Holiday Hope Project by sponsoring a local family. The Holiday Hope Project is a community-wide, volunteer …

The following community events will take place throughout the City of New Bedford to celebrate the 2012 holiday season. When shopping, please consider local retailers! Typically, the City of New Bedford offers FREE 2-hour parking at most paid parking locations during December. Send an e-mail to info@newbedfordguide.com or reply with a …

Each holiday season the downtown New Bedford district comes to life with hundreds of shoppers filling the streets thanks to great holiday deals and activities. Organized by Downtown New Bedford Inc., the Downtown New Bedford Holiday Stroll is a must attend weekend event (December 1st and 2nd) for anyone looking …

  Main Card (Pay-Per-View): 170#: Georges St. Pierre (22-2) vs. Carlos Condit (28-5) wins by Unanimous Decision! 170#: Johny Hendricks (13-1) vs. Martin Kampmann (20-5) wins by KO in RD1! 185#: Tom Lawlor (8-4, 1 NC) vs. Francis Carmont (19-7) wins by Split Decision! 185#: Nick Ring (13-1) vs. Constantinos …

The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of jobs available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.  To solve this, …

The New Bedford Cable Network has announced that “Homework Helpers,” a live show hosted by New Bedford Public Schools teachers who provide guidance to students seeking help with their homework, has begun its second season. Current and retired New Bedford Public Schools teachers host the half-hour call-in show on New …