I'm a English Writing major from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. As an intern with the Fun Morning Show, I'm getting great experience writing for a real world audience. I eventually want to work writing about professional sports, but working with animals and visual art are a few of my other passions.
Jon Faria
SRPEDD Creating Regional Bicycle Plan
More South Coast residents could be riding to work on a bicycle in the coming years thanks to SRPEDD'S Regional Bicycle Plan.
The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District held an open house at the Buttonwood Library on Tuesday afternoon...
New Bedford School Committee Supports Cap On Charter Schools
With numerous efforts in recent years to remove the cap set on charter schools in Massachusetts, New Bedford School Committee member Josh Amaral wants to make sure that doesn't happen.
On Monday, the School Committee agreed to send a letter to the state supporting limits on the number of charter schools allowed in New Bedford and Massachusetts...
Fantasy Football: Week 10 Picks
With week 10 in the NFL coming up, and sites like Draftkings and Fan Duel losing states they can operate in by the day, it's time to get cracking.
The Good
A.J. Green, WR, Cincinnati- With a hot Bengals team playing at home against a sad looking Houston Texans team, you can't lose here...
Injury Bug Ruining Your Fantasy Football Season?
Up until week 5, Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles had me in first place in my fantasy league and life was good.
Then, he blew out his knee for another season-ending injury.
Steelers star-running back Le'Veon Bell's season ended last week against the Cincinnati Bengals with a similar injury, and Bears running back Matt Forte will miss at least a few weeks with a less-severe knee injur
Residents Show Up To Support Senior Housing At Oxford School
Fairhaven residents in support of senior housing at the Oxford school building made sure to voice their opinions at Monday's Board of Selectmen meeting.
Last month, the Board heard proposals from two companies for the long-unused school...
The Sawmill Park In Acushnet Opens
A former lumber yard in Acushnet will now serve as a community park.
On Friday, The Buzzard's Bay Coalition celebrated the Sawmill Park's grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Federal, state, and local officials were on hand for the opening...
Dana Rebeiro Wins Ward 4 Councillor
While the rest of New Bedford's Ward Councillors went unopposed, Ward 4 went to incumbent Dana Rebeiro.
Rebeiro beat out former Ward 4 Councillor Joseph "Jo-Jo" Fortes in Tuesday's election with 1,012 total votes at 53.97%.
Fortes received 849 total votes at 45...
Zeiterion Theatre Takes Over The New Bedford Folk Festival
Two of New Bedford's best known performing arts groups are joining forces.
On Monday, the Zeiterion Theatre announced their partnership with the New Bedford Folk Festival after founders, Alan and Helene Korolenko, retired as directors this past summer...
State Officials Push Higher Education In State Economy
With 200-thousand jobs in Massachusetts expected to be open in the next three years, state officials say a college education is more important than ever.
Dr. Carlos Santiago, the Commissioner of the MA Department of Higher Education, visited UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday...
Companies Give Presentations For Oxford School Proposals
On Monday, the two companies hoping to buy the Oxford School shed light on the potential future of the historic North Fairhaven building.
The Stratford Group and the Sherwood Building Company presented plans to the Board of Selectmen and answered any questions about their proposals...