The South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SCHCC) is thrilled to announce the official launch of its organization, marking a significant milestone in fostering economic growth and unity within the Hispanic business community of the South Coast region. Event Details: Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 …
Read More »Talk directly to New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell during January “Office Hours”
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday, January 24, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Restaurante Algarve, located at 128 County St. City residents are invited to attend and meet with Mayor Mitchell directly and share their concerns and ideas, as well as a bite to eat. …
Read More »New Bedford Office of Housing, Community Development public meetings to discuss Action Plan
“The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing and Community Development is hosting two (2) public meetings in January to discuss its FY24 Annual Action Plan. We hope you will take the time to join us for one of these sessions; we want to hear what you think are the …
Read More »New Bedford cancels Clasky Common Park lighting, downtown holiday events still a go
“CLASKY COMMON LIGHTING CANCELLED: Hi New Bedford! We’re expecting some rough weather Sunday night with strong wind and rain, so after discussing it with other stakeholders, we’re all in agreement that, for everyone’s safety, Sunday’s holiday lighting ceremony at Clasky Common is cancelled. We will be turning the display on …
Read More »Protest for Israel ceasefire scheduled in New Bedford for December 10th
The following was sent to us from the rally organizers: “There will be a rally and march on Sunday, December 10th 2023 at 1 PM in downtown New Bedford, MA to demand: permanent ceasefire now, end US funding of genocide, and end Israeli apartheid. The rally and march will begin …
Read More »New Bedford’s 2023 Veterans Day Parade a smashing success!
It was a beautiful, fall Saturday morning on Union Street for New Bedford’s 2023 Veterans Day Parade and I must say, not every city puts on a parade like New Bedford does! Horses, candy, music, retro cars, what else could you ask for in a parade? If you were unable …
Read More »5 family-friendly Halloween events happening this weekend on the South Coast!
Halloween may fall on a Tuesday this year, but that shouldn’t stop you from having a weekend of spooky fun with the family! Here are 5 Halloween events happening in the southcoast of Massachusetts this weekend. 1. Boo at the Zoo Happening from 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday at the Buttonwood …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department announces “Trunk or Treat 2023”!
“?***TRUNK OR TREAT 2023!!!***? Friday, October 27th, 4:30 – 6:00 PM, Brock Ave. station. We are once again teaming up with the fire department. For the last couple of years, we have had a line of children wrapped around the building. So we hope that you won’t disappoint us!! We …
Read More »Volunteers needed for Operation Clean Sweep’s cleanup of New Bedford’s Palmers Island
“Volunteers needed for an all important cleanup of Historic Palmer Island in New Bedford. Our headquarters will be at the bottom of Gifford Street from 8:30 to noon, Saturday Oct 7th. Coffee and Donuts provided courtesy of BASK and lunch provided courtesy of Domino’s Pizza. Hope you can help make …
Read More »New Bedford Oktoberfest Is Back! A Seventeen Year Tradition Returns October 7th
Every fall, The Southcoast is brought to the peak of autumn with an event that celebrates the season with a huge impact. New Bedford Oktoberfest, the South Coast Business Alliance’s Signature event boasts its position as being THE signature fall event of the Southcoast! This is more than just a …
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