“Diving into food insecurity along the South Coast” will be rescheduled.
Author Archives: The New Bedford Light
Posted inStreet Style
Liv Dunks: ‘I try to wear a feeling and accessorize the hell out of it.’
Her style is “skatepark mob wife,” and she’s a believer of the philosophy “look good feel good.”
Posted inHealth
Healey slams Trump administration after new threats
States ordered to “immediately undo” benefits or face financial penalties. Mass Gov: “We will see him in court.”
Posted inHealth
Food pantries, food banks provide relief
Uncertain where to turn to? The Light is here to help with an extensive list of pantries and food drives in the area.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Candidates’ Chat: School for thought with The Light
The election special Chats with Jack Spillane concluded Wednesday with an informative hour with the candidates for School Committee.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
City Council ward candidates in the spotlight
Contested races in Wards 1, 2, and 5 heat up as the Nov. 4 general election approaches. Watch the full Chat with Jack Spillane here. Want to watch more Chats? […]
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Double feature: At-large City Council candidates take center stage
Incumbents and newcomers discuss important issues affecting the city and how to improve life in New Bedford.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
The lives of Cape Verdean whalers
Watch The Chat and hear from a panel of Cape Verdean whaler descendants and experts as they tell the stories of these great men and their families.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Comments to The Light: Budget battle provokes intense response
One reader writes: “What another embarrassing moment for our ‘governing body.’” Another writes: “The Z should be self-supporting!”
Posted inTo our readers
The Light, supporters celebrate four years of independent journalism on the South Coast
The highlight of the sold-out Black Whale fundraiser was guest speaker Stephen Engelberg, editor-in-chief of ProPublica