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Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Excitement now, and more thrills to come at Whaling Museum
Whaling Museum Executive Director Amanda McMullen, Board of Trustees Vice Chair Bernadette Souza, and Chief Curator Naomi Slipp joined Light columnist Jack Spillane on The Chat Friday. Watch it here.
Posted inTo our readers
Five years strong and here to stay
Sold-out Black Whale fundraiser featured remarks from John King, CNN anchor and chief national correspondent
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
No easy way out of budget crisis
Experts Adam Chapdelaine and Phineas Baxandall joined Light columnist and host of The Chat Jack Spillane to examine the statewide crisis and New Bedford’s predicament: a $32 million budget deficit.
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You’re invited to ‘Catching The Codfather’ event at the Whaling Museum
GBH News and The New Bedford Light join together on June 15 to explore a variety of perspectives from the popular podcast.
Posted inStreet Style
Kashif Amar blends originality and individuality in his style
“My primary influences are those that derive from originality and individuality and don’t shy away from the complexity of the imagination.”
Posted inTo our readers
The Light celebrates five years — thanks to you
Dear readers, Thanks to you, The New Bedford Light is celebrating its fifth anniversary. We are grateful and proud to reach this milestone. The Light was launched on the simple […]
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
O’Leary, DeLoach, Furtado Jr. working together for New Bedford students
The leaders of the city’s public schools joined the conversation to discuss collaboration and working toward a common goal. Watch the entire Chat.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Mitchell on his goals for the city, the budget, and immigration enforcement
In an hour-long one-on-one with The Light, the mayor hit on everything from education to wind to police to standing up for New Bedford.
Posted inTo our readers
Join us at The Black Whale and help power The Light’s journalism
Because of you, New Bedford has a community news source that informs readers about important issues and is free for all. Let’s celebrate together with food, drink, and a great guest speaker.
