awareness

The Women's Center of New Bedford has once again orchestrated a month of events to raise awareness of domestic violence. October is the setting for domestic violence awareness, and in Massachusetts 14 people this year have died as a result of domestic abuse incidents...

Students, parents and educators are walking or biking to school today in New Bedford. It's the annual International Walk or Bike to School Day. Mass in Motion New Bedford coordinator Kim Ferreira says at least a dozen schools in New Bedford are taking part...

Suicide has affected almost everyone in some way during their lives.

Attention! This month is Hurricane Preparedness Month on the South Coast and we want to ensure the safety of your family, so please take note of these potentially lifesaving instructions.

A mako shark has been recorded as the first and only catch of day one of the North Atlantic Shark Tournament being held out of New Bedford. The nearly 7', 282-pound shark was brought onto City Pier Three and shown off to those who had come to see the catch of the day...

Metro News - The Supreme Court is declining to hear a case centering on breast cancer awareness bracelets that read "I 'heart' boobies." The court's decision not to take up the case gives a victory to two Pennsylvania middle school students...

Only 19 states make it mandatory for teachers to learn the warning signs of suicidal students, and Massachusetts isn't one of them. Brian Fernandes, whose son took his own life in 2008, is looking to push legislation that would give teachers the tools to spot the warning signs as part of their professional development...

Hundreds of walkers are expected to gather at Fort Taber park this Sunday, in honor of two local women. The Third Annual Sharon's Walk commences Sunday morning, in memory of former Fun107 co-host Sharon Fogaren, and her mother, Elaine...