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Dress Up for a Magical Evening to Help Shelter Animals
Forever Paws Animal Shelter fundraiser brings Fantasy Ball to Swansea, raising money for rescued animals and attracting new donors to support its no-kill mission.
Explore Education Options at the HBCU College Fair April 11th
New Bedford hosts an HBCU College Fair April 11, offering students and families insight into Historically Black Colleges, culture and education opportunities.
AHA! Night Will Highlight Protecting the Planet
AHA! Night returns to New Bedford with Project Planet theme, featuring parade, art exhibits, climate programs and downtown events on April 9.
Go Inside the Stories of New Bedford Fishing Families
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center revives exhibits on fishing families and immigrant workers, with free April events, AHA! Night talks and youth programs.
Inside the Growing New Bedford Film Festival
New Bedford Film Festival 2026 showcases 100+ films, global entries, panel discussions, and youth filmmaking challenges across multiple city venues.
New Theatre Partnership at “The Shep”
WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company finds permanent home at Fairhaven’s Shepherd Center, expanding local arts, theatre, and community programming.
UMass Expert Says SAVE Act Is Going Nowhere
UMass Dartmouth’s Ken Manning says the SAVE Act faces long Senate odds as the voter ID bill raises constitutional and political concerns.