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Boston Speakeasy Transforms into ’90s Video Store for Nostalgic Experience
It’s 1998. You head to Blockbuster with your best friends, rent the newest movie on the shelves, grab a pack of Twizzlers and hand over your membership card before heading out for the perfect Friday night. Life is good. Want to relive the glory days? A Boston speakeasy is...
New Bedford Welcomes Royal T to Former Chuck’s China Inn
I was elated when I heard New Bedford's former Chuck's China Inn at 1856 Acushnet Avenue had a new lease on life. Chuck's was a magical place from childhood, and I never quite got over its closing. Chuck's was a landmark in the North End of New Bedford, as I wrote in a historical piece in January 2024.
New Bedford Yard Sales Rank Among the Worst in the Nation
New Bedford may serve tasty seafood, have eye-popping ocean vistas and offer an unmatched cultural experience, but the city's yard sales are the absolute worst. Hey, don't shoot the messenger. Lawn Love's "Bargain Hunting: 2024's Best Cities For Scouring Garage Sales" is out, and the news is bad for local...
There’s a Traveling Blockbuster Store for Those Who Miss Renting Videos
Maybe you just can't let go of that laminated member card in your wallet that you once used every Friday night. Or you maybe you'll never know what it was like looking at shelf after shelf of VHS covers trying to find the perfect movie for you and your friends.
Can You Legally Ride a Bicycle While Drunk in Massachusetts?
Planning on riding your bike to the Madeira Feast this weekend? Gazelle brought the idea up this morning on Michael and Maddie His thought was that it would be infinitely easier to find a spot for his bike than to find a parking spot for his car at the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, New Bedford's biggest party of the year.
New Bedford Airport Gets into the Feast Spirit with Epic Stunt
The 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is officially underway in New Bedford and the city is buzzing. The smell of the carne espeto and the sounds of Portuguese music fill the air again, and whether you are of Portuguese descent or not, chances are you’ll be stopping by the Madeira feast grounds this week to join in the celebrations.
The Ultimate Paranormal Circus Show Is Coming To Cape Cod
A circus of mystery, terror and entertainment is coming to Cape Cod. Paranormal Cirque III is taking over Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis from August 29 to September 2 and it promises to test your tolerance for fear. Mysterious creatures with circus art abilities are ready to put on a frightful display under the big top tent.
Fall River, MA-Themed Song Is a Sentimental Blast From the Past
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Over a century ago, one of the most prominent songs in America had the city of Fall River on the lips of everyone who sang it. No, we’re not talking about the “Lizzie Borden took an ax” nursery rhyme – although that was pretty popular, too. The song we’re discussing is “On the Old Fall River Line,” which reached No. 6 on the Billboard charts in 1914.
Fairhaven Police Investigating Route 6 Crash Involving Bicyclist
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — Fairhaven Police are investigating following a collision between a bicyclist and a car. Police responded to a report of a crash at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Monday, July 29 at the intersection of Route 6 and Narragansett Boulevard. Officers arrived to discover a 35-year-old Fairhaven bicyclist...
Toxins Detected at Roger Williams Park: Avoid These Rhode Island Ponds
PROVIDENCE (WBSM) — The Rhode Island Health Department is warning residents to stay clear of ponds in Roger Williams Park due to recently detected toxins. In a statement released by the agency and the Department of Environmental Management, Polo Lake, Elm Lake, Cunliff Lake, Deep Spring Lake, Roosevelt Pond, Willow Lake and Pleasure Pond are among the locations to avoid.
Items Banned from New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
Nothing kills your pre-event buzz like waiting in the security line only to be told the stuff you brought can't come in with you. That usually means a shameful schlep back to the car a mile or two away, which cuts into the fun you should be having. Nobody wants that.
Don’t Throw Away Your Freestone’s New Bedford Gift Cards
The SouthCoast was surprised last month to find out that one of New Bedford's best-known restaurants was closing. While people were certainly aware of Freestone's City Grill, it turns out that not enough people were eating there. Ownership of the historic restaurant made the difficult decision to alert staff that they were closing their doors.
One-Tenth of Massachusetts Workforce Has Limited-English Proficiency
An alarming new study from MassINC and the UMass Donahue Institute offers a sobering look at the Massachusetts education system's failure to prepare new migrants that continue to pour into the Commonwealth and those already here for jobs that can fuel the economy with tax revenue. A report on the...
New Bedford’s Brooklawn Park Has a Connection to Walden Pond
Naturalist, writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau built a small one-room shanty on the shores of Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts in a stretch of woods owned by writer and activist Ralph Waldo Emerson, a friend and mentor of Thoreau's from Boston. Thoreau lived in the house for two years,...
Fall River Man Sentenced for Grease Hood Cleaning Fraud
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A Fall River man has been convicted of performing uncertified commercial hood cleaning services at restaurants in Fall River, New Bedford and Westport. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Antonio Borges, 62, was sentenced recently to the Bristol County House of Correction in Dartmouth in connection to a series of complaints in both Fall River and New Bedford District Courts.
There’s a Secret ‘Pong’ Game in Your Instagram DMs (and It’s Super Addictive)
I like to think I'm pretty tech-savvy. I was using the space bar on my iPhone as a mousepad long before it became a viral "hidden" feature, and I was shaking my phone to "undo" before it was cool (only accidentally throwing it across the room once—so far). That's...
Fall River Stabbing on North Main Street Under Investigation
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A stabbing that occurred earlier this morning in Fall River is under investigation with one person left suffering an injury. At approximately 10:30 a.m., police received a report that a male had been stabbed in the area of 141 North Main Street. Officers located a...
Fall River Crash Involving SRTA Bus Sends Three to Hospital
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Three people were taken to the hospital Tuesday following a car collision involving an SRTA bus in Fall River. The incident happened on July 30 at approximately 11:30 a.m. when officers responded to Bedford Street and Seventh Street intersection. Police said a Ford Excursion had...
The Best Places to Live in America
What exactly makes a place an ideal hometown? The answer has changed throughout the decades. In the middle of the 20th century, the suburbs were born. Post-World War II, white Americans were entranced by the idea of owning their own newly affordable homes with plots of green lawn space, especially as cities experienced severe housing shortages. Rapidly, the suburbs grew to be home for the majority of citizens.
This Invasive Plant Is a Homeowner’s Worst Nightmare (and It Might be in Your Yard Now)
A plant that is so common along roadsides, especially near bridges, that you probably don't even notice it anymore, is actually one of the world's most invasive plant species. Japanese knotweed is not only widespread but also responsible for significant property damage, causing major headaches for homeowners. How Bad Can...
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