Parking spots on a downtown New Bedford street have already been blocked off as the city starts preparing ahead of this weekend's folk festival, and some business owners are taking to social media to express dissatisfaction.
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced millions in COVID relief funding to renovate the Zeiterion and develop vacant properties as he outlined his vision for the future during his State of the City address on Wednesday.
The Zeiterion Theatre has canceled the planned May 2 performance by celebrity impersonators The Edwards Twins due to their use of 'blackface' in performances.