One of the best online resources for all things New Bedford is the New Bedford Facebook group. Currently with 23,700 members, you can get any question related to New Bedford answered by the people of New Bedford. A gentleman who recently moved to the city joined the group and asked …
Read More »Massachusetts twin-engine plane crash claims lives of all aboard
A small plane crashed in Leyden, Massachusetts on Sunday morning killing all three passengers aboard the aircraft. The FAA confirmed that three adults were aboard a twin engine Beechcraft Baron 55 airplane which crashed at roughly 11:45am. It is reported the aircraft crashed in a clearing on the side of …
Read More »New Bedford Harbor barrier and Fort Taber closing in preparation for coastal storm
New Bedford’s Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced that the harbor barrier will be closing along with the harbor walk, cove walk, and Fort Taber. This is in preparation for another coastal storm which will bring in strong wind, heavy rain, and high seas. Weather reports are predicting heavy rain and …
Read More »Elon Musk uses ‘X,’ formerly Twitter, to expose Massachusetts, New York migrant housing issue
Elon Musk recently brought the “migrant housing” issue in Massachusetts to the attention of 38 million people on ‘X,’ formerly known as ‘Twitter.’ Musk shared a video of Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll asking Massachusetts residents to host undocumented migrants in their homes and properties. New York City just forced kids …
Read More »Video captures brutal knockout in parking lot of New Bedford bar
An anonymous source recently sent us a video capturing a man punching and knocking out another man in the parking lot of “The Last Round” in New Bedford. This individual told us, “I want to be anonymous but this is Servulo Pires, assaulting a man who he didn’t know in …
Read More »Gov. Healey launches new financial aid program for “undocumented students” in Massachusetts
For the first time ever, “undocumented students” will be able to apply for state need-based financial aid in the state of Massachusetts. According to a press release put out by Governor Healey, “The MASFA is an alternative form that provides students who cannot complete the Free Application for State Financial …
Read More »New Bedford gas station sends huge cloud of chemicals into sky after fire system set off
The Sunoco gas station located at 2942 Acushnet Avenue in the north end of New Bedford was shut down on Tuesday after its fire suppression system was set off. This created a massive cloud of chemicals to expand into the sky and cover vehicles in the surrounding area. After speaking …
Read More »Acushnet Police seek info on driver who destroyed Church’s fence, sign at problem intersection
The Acushnet Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the vehicle depicted. On Sunday evening at approximately 8:17PM, the vehicle failed to stop at the S. Main/Main Street stop sign. The vehicle then struck and destroyed the St. Francis Xavier Church’s fence and sign. The vehicle then backed …
Read More »New Bedford’s Samantha Johnson goes viral on “The Rock’s” Instagram
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson posted a video of New Bedford native Samantha Johnson’s reaction to his WWE return on Instagram. Over 71 million views later, its safe to say the New Bedford native went viral on social media! The Rock captioned the video, “That “IF YA SMELLL” Rock music just …
Read More »Faces of New Bedford #243: Celia Brito and Tanya Alves
Celia Brito is known by many as a personable woman who loves fashion and owns Celia’s Boutique in downtown New Bedford. What many don’t realize is how accomplished of an entrepreneur she really is. Did you know her store is the longest-operating small business in downtown New Bedford? That doesn’t …
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