A UMass Dartmouth marine research program has been awarded a $4.3 million grant from the U.S. Navy for nine projects focusing on the blue economy and offshore wind.
Fall River and New Bedford would remain in different Congressional districts under a revised map released on Monday despite calls to unite the two cities.
A top redistricting official said strengthening the only majority-minority congressional district played a major role in the decision to keep Fall River and New Bedford in separate districts.
Massachusetts expects to welcome about 900 evacuees from Afghanistan, and although specifics are unknown, efforts are already underway to prepare for their arrival and resettlement.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss joined Marcus Ferro to discuss what's expected in the infrastructure bill and the budget package, and how they will help the SouthCoast.
With the addition of offshore wind, New Bedford is set to elevate its robust port economy to global heights and once again be the city that lights the world.
Hundreds of high-paying union jobs are among the thousands of positions coming to New Bedford with the first industrial-scale offshore wind facility in the United States.