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My family was transferred from Washington Heights in New York City to Hot Springs, Ark. in 1966. Race relations in this country were terrible. I saw blatant discrimination first hand, and lived through some of the most challenging years when African - Americans were not only discriminated against, but loathed by some white people and loved by other white people. A lot has changed in the last 50 ye

New Bedford Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin kicked off the 2014 Moby Dick Reading Marathon Saturday at the Whaling Museum with the famous words, "Call Me Ishmael. " The theme of this year's Marathon is education, wtih Museum Director James Russell announcing a spring groundbreaking for the Museum's new education center. ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum has received a significant funding boost. BayCoast Bank has awarded $100,000 to the museum, to be used towards the construction of the new Educational Center and Research Library expansion of the museum. Museum President James Russell says he and his staff are grateful for the generous donation...

New Bedford is in the opening stages of welcoming a new industry...offshore wind. City officials on Tuesday hosted a panel discussion at the Whaling Museum, featuring leaders of Europe's wind industry, manufacturers, and those looking to expand their markets to New Bedford. ...

The Federal government shutdown has forced the closing of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, but the city's Director of Marketing and Tourism is assuring everyone, that New Bedford is still welcoming tourists.

In addition to the Recognition Day parade, the New Bedford Cape Verdean community received an added honor this weekend.

Members of the Massachusetts Municipal Association and its Mayors organization, honored former Lt. Governor Tim Murray during a meeting Wednesday in New Bedford.  Mayor Jon Mitchell says Murray was a great friend of New Bedford.... The Mayor's presented Murray with a painting of a vintage map of Massachusetts...

A national water trail is coming to the Southcoast region.  The plan was announced Thursday night at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and Congressman William Keating heard from members of the Mayor's Task Force on Oceans and Fisheries, during a forum Monday at the Whaling Museum.  Mayor Mitchell says the industry has spent the last few years reacting to actions by federal regulators.  ...

"Four Rusty Mustkets" --- The Parting Ways Project, was the focus of a parade and speaking program Sunday in New Bedford.