As we start a new week, let's take a look back at last week's news.
On April 15, a 51-year-old New Bedford woman was struck and killed on a freeway in Westport after getting out of her car, Massachusetts State Police said. According to MSP, a 2010 Ford Fusion traveling eastbound on Interstate 195 struck a woman who was traveling on foot in her right lane.
Change is in store as the historic Capitol Theater evolves into a neighborhood center that meets the needs of diverse groups in the community. It will be renovated and transformed into six affordable rental apartments, as well as commercial space to house small businesses and medical and neighborhood services.
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Hollywood may seem far away, but it's not uncommon to catch a glimpse of A-list celebrities in the rustic town of New Bedford.
The Whaling City has become a popular destination for film productions and has attracted celebrities for leisurely visits and dining experiences. Memorable celebs who have visited New York Bedford over the years include A-listers such as Justin Timberlake, Bill Murray, and Tommy Lee Jones.
Here's why:These celebrities visited the New Bedford area.
Once a community staple, the Bijou Theater has been closed for more than 15 years, slowly decaying into non-existence and disrepair. Julio Barboza saw the potential in this historic building and brought it back to life.
The Bijou Theater building includes 15 one-bedroom apartments and three retail spaces and is currently fully renovated and occupied. The apartments will provide housing for elderly veterans and those who were previously homeless.
Step inside:After being closed for 15 years, Fairhaven's old Bijou Theater building is back in action.
Arthur “Pooch” Tavares, a member of the iconic music group Tavares, has died.
His younger brother, Perry Lee “Tiny” Tavares, posted a memorial photo on his Facebook page on April 17 with the message, “I miss what we had.”
It was just over a week ago that the New Bedford City Council met to discuss the dedication of Tavares Brothers Way, a street honoring the brothers and their legacy.
Music icon:Tavares, lead singer of Grammy Award-winning, Billboard-topping R&B group, dies
New Bedford Public Schools is seeking your input on what to name the district's yet-to-be-built South End Elementary School.
The school is expected to be completed in 2026 and will replace the aging James B. Condon and John B. DeVares elementary schools in the South End. The proposed site is the site of the former Goodyear factory at 651 Orchard Street.
Submit your suggestions:New Bedford Public Schools is seeking your ideas for names for its new elementary school.
The Black Whale has officially opened its newly renovated outdoor patio.
The patio addition, which had a soft opening on April 11, was a long-awaited project for the restaurant, aimed at enhancing the three pillars of its business: food, service and atmosphere.
Black Whale also added multiple heating systems to the patio to ensure guests can dine comfortably most of the year.
what's new:The Black Whale opens its newly renovated patio.
