Economy

New Jersey’s original acai shop “Playa Bowls” will be opening soon in Dartmouth! It will be located within the Dartmouth Towne Center shopping plaza at 380 State Rd Unit 406 (what used to be “Yogurt City”). There is no official date set for the grand opening, but we will most …

The City of New Bedford is reaching out to local businesses to participate in the “City of New Bedford Employee Discount Program”. Some business owners are looking at this as an opportunity to gain new customers, while others feel that paying taxes should be enough to satisfy the city. City …

“P.S I love you” is a full service salon that also offers massage therapy and Reiki at 1980 Acushnet Ave in New Bedford. The owner, Raquel Costa has over 20 years experience as a hairstylist and over 10 years as a Reiki Master. Along with hair, massage therapy, and Reiki, …

At the ground-breaking ceremony of a 45 unit apartment building at 117 Union Street, State Representative Tony Cabral voiced his concerns on housing in New Bedford. He began his remarks stating, “We have a housing crisis in the state, and we also have a housing crisis in New Bedford”. Affordable …

On Tuesday, August 22nd, City and state officials gathered for a ground-breaking to officially launch construction of the $27 million five-story mixed commercial and residential building at 117 Union Street in the City’s downtown. This development will create 45 units of mixed-income housing along with approximately 3,500 square feet of …

Massachusetts residents that are 25 and older will now be able to get a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at their local community college. After state lawmakers passed a 2024 budget in July, Governor Maura Healey signed it into law allocating $229 million for higher education institutions and scholarships for …

Last week with the permission of owner Jackie Webb, we teased a couple of photos of the signage being installed at the The Donut Factory’s new location in North Dartmouth. Today, we can report that the timeline to open of the new location (246 State Rd.) is tentatively schedule for …

UMASS Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller announced the New Bedford “Star Store” Campus will be closing effective immediately which sent shockwaves through the community on Monday afternoon. Mayor Mitchell mentioned in his response to the news that, “The City will attempt to work with the state administration in the hope that …

UMASS Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller announced that the University is closing the downtown New Bedford Campus of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) in the Star Store building. He noted in a message to staff & faculty: “You may be aware that, since 2001, the state has fully …

By Sam Drysdale State House News Service A swath of regulatory changes are coming to Massachusetts’ cannabis industry, including measures to clear the way for people with past criminal records to work in marijuana shops and to allow all cities and towns to eventually host cannabis cafes. In late July, …