Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral successfully fought to restore funding for several New Bedford programs and organizations vetoed by Governor Baker through a series of override votes taken up by the House of Representatives.
It hasn't received much attention, but five community organizations based in New Bedford almost didn't receive any state funding during the recent budget debate on Beacon Hill.
Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed $330,000 in funding for organizations like the New Bedford Festival Theatre, the Frederick Douglas House and Dennison Memorial...
New Bedford's Samantha Johnson, who tried out for American Idol a couple of times in the past before capturing the heart of America, will be starring in New Bedford Festival Theatre's summer production of Grease, July 22-24 and July 28-31...
Acclaimed men's clothing designer Joseph Abboud says he's amazed by what's happened at his Joseph Abboud Manufacturing plant on Belleville Avenue in New Bedford.
The firm manufactures high quality men's jackets and suits, and employs nearly 800 people...