I am a licensed attorney and real estate broker in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Bridgewater State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Massachusetts School of Law. For the first seven years of my professional career, I operated a solo law practice in New Bedford covering a diverse range of practice areas with a primary focus on criminal defense. Currently, I work in the nonprofit sector helping individuals with special needs get access to critically needed clinical services and opportunities for employment. As a realtor, I hang my broker’s license at Lanagan & Co. Inc., helping homeowners list their properties and prospective buyers find a property that best suits their needs. Politically, I have been active in the campaigns of several Democratic candidates seeking elected office at the municipal, state, and federal level. I also have the honor of serving my hometown of Fairhaven in elected office as a member of Board of Public Works Commissioners, and as the Chairperson of the Fairhaven Commission on Disability. I began my radio career as a contributor to The Chris McCarthy Show in 2018 when Chris was looking for a perspective from the left to feature on his program. Then I became the host of my own weekly program The Marcus Ferro Show that aired on Saturday afternoons. Now, Chris and I are thrilled to be working together again to usher-in the return of evening local talk radio as cohosts of SouthCoast Tonight airing weeknights 7-10pm.
Marcus Ferro
New Bedford Senator Montigny Secures Funding for Police Mental Health Program
A statewide grant program created by Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) will provides police officers with access to mental health services and peer support.
New Bedford City Officials Weigh In on Ash Street Jail Closing Plan
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and members of the city council weigh in on Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux's plan to close the Ash Street Jail.
From Art Scammer to Suspected Killer: Investigator Says Brian Walshe Driven By Ego
Art theft investigator Anthony Amore looks at accused killer Brian Walshe's history of art cons and correlates that to the suspected murder of his wife.
Heroux Hosts Tour of New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail After Announcing Closing Plan
After announcing his plan to close and relocate New Bedford's Ash Street Jail, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux gave the media a tour of the facility.
Heroux Announces Plan to Close New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux unveiled his plan to close the Ash Street Jail in New Bedford and move those inmates to Dartmouth.
Bristol County Probate and Family Court Offers Expanded Online Services
The Bristol County Probate and Family Court responded to the pandemic by creating a 'virtual registry' which is still available on the court's website.
Mitchell: Pay Raises Passed by New Bedford City Council Still Need to Be ‘Reigned In’
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said on WPRI that the pay raises for certain city employees passed by the city council still must be 'reigned in.'
More Than 500 People Flock to Vineyard Wind Job Fair
More than 500 people packed in to the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center in New Bedford on Thursday for a job fair held by Vineyard Wind.
GNB Voc-Tech Admissions Debate Heats Up After Failed School Committee Appointment
Is the current admissions policy at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech actually working, or are some students being excluded? Marcus Ferro takes a deep dive.
Healey and Driscoll Head Climate Roundtable at UMass Dartmouth
Newly-inaugurated Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll visited UMass Dartmouth Tuesday for a climate roundtable.