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
Group Recommends Changes For New Bedford EMS & Fire Dept.
New Bedford's Fire Chief says merging the city's EMS into the fire department makes both agencies stronger.
At Monday's City Council meeting, the Arizona-based FACETS Consulting group presented their study of New Bedford's fire and emergency medical services...
New Bedford To Put Emphasis On Student Support
Although state officials were happy with New Bedford Schools' progress, they say there's still work to do with student support.
At Monday's School Committee meeting, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education presented a report on New Bedford's Accelerated Improvement Plan...
Candle-Light Vigil Held For Shooting Victim Aaron Gant
Community members gathered at New Bedford's Monte Park on Wednesday night to hold a candle-light vigil for 24 year-old shooting victim, Aaron Gant Jr.
Various community leaders spoke about coming together to ending violence in the area, and helping the youth improve their lives...
Fairhaven Reaches Contract Agreement With Town Administrator
Fairhaven's new town administrator will have big shoes to fill as he takes over for the Standard Times' 2015 "Man of the Year", Jeff Osuch.
While Mark Rees was just a spectator for Monday's Board of Selectmen meeting, he'll be hands-on for the next one on January 19...
Fairhaven Selectmen Choose Senior Housing For Oxford School
On Monday night, Fairhaven's historic Oxford school took a major step toward becoming senior housing.
The Fairhaven Board of Selectmen voted 2-to-1 for the Stratford Group's proposal to turn the North Fairhaven building into 62+ residences...
Some New Bedford Schools Show Improvement, Hayden-McFadden Stays The Same
Although some New Bedford elementary schools' PARCC results showed improvement, Superintendent Pia Durkin says the district still faces challenges.
At Monday's School Committee meeting, members recognized a number of schools for showing growth in their PARCC exam results...
UMass Justice Bridge Program Expands To New Bedford
New Bedford residents who can't afford a lawyer could have an answer thanks to UMass Dartmouth.
City and University officials gathered downtown on Monday to celebrate expanding the UMass Law Justice Bridge program from Boston to New Bedford...
Hawthorn Sober House To Move Ahead Despite Opposition
Although New Bedford residents against the Hawthorn Street sober house made their voices heard on Tuesday night, it might not matter.
Developer, Steve Sheldon held an informational meeting at City Hall on his proposed sober house.
Much of the audience packed into City Hall's Ashely Room showed strong opposition to the idea of a sober living house being placed in a residential zoned neighborhood, i
Town’s Financial Concerns Holding Back Burgo Basketball Facility
After 11 years, the Burgo Basketball Association is still trying to build a new multi-purpose facility in Dartmouth.
Steve Burgo, President of the BBA met with the Dartmouth Select Board on Monday. The two sides continued discussions on building a $4...
Dartmouth Sees Early Black Friday Crowds
Some stores in Dartmouth opened at 1 AM this morning for Black Friday, but many customers were waiting in line hours before.
Crowds at Best Buy in Dartmouth began wrapping around the building at 8 PM last night. Shopper, Alex Atkinson tells WBSM News he woke up extra early on Thursday to be first in line...