Waterfront Historic Area League

New Bedford's newly-renovated Steeple Playhouse on William Street, also known as the historic First Baptist Church, opened its doors last month.

New Bedford's long-dormant Capitol Theater is set to undergo a restoration project that will convert the former movie house into a mixed-use facility.

The event is sponsored by the New Bedford Community Economic Development Center, an organization that's been part of the North End for many years.

The Waterfront Historic Area League and the Community Economic Development Center are collaborating on the $5 million project.

The building has been proclaimed a 'National Treasure' by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The groundbreaking for renovations to the First Baptist Church saw a large turnout on Monday as city officials and community leaders gathered to kick off the much needed renovation process.

State Rep. Antonio Cabral announced today that New Bedford’s Waterfront Historic Area League has received a 2018 Community Investment Tax Credit of $150,000.

Make New Bedford a better cultural destination.

There's some good news for a local history project that's been announced. The New Bedford Port Society and New Bedford Whaling Museum have entered into an agreement that leases the ground floor of the Port Society-owned Mariners' Home to the Museum for the display of Museum artifacts related to local maritime history...

The Waterfront Historic Area League or WHALE is pledging to increase preservation efforts in the city of New Bedford, beyond the downtown historic district.  The strategic plan was announced Wednesday night during the organizations Annual Meeting at the Waypoint Event Center.  ...