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New Bedford’s Victor Fonseca, ‘an ambassador of joy’
Whether he’s greeting customers at The Baker or theatergoers at The Zeiterion, his warmth and charm shine through. At 81, he’s measuring success in terms of hugs and kisses.
Dr. Ann Partridge’s extraordinary career in breast cancer research
She’s a clinician at heart, New Bedford’s “first lady,” and a tireless champion for women fighting — and beating — disease.
Street artist Tom Bob turns the everyday into something extraordinary
Pipes, vents, parking bumpers, fire hydrants. What most people barely notice walking down sidewalks, he sees as a story.
Ben Gilbarg: Helping young people prosper
First it was 3rd EyE Unlimited, then STEAM the Streets. The New Bedford-raised entrepreneur has devoted his career to youth empowerment.
New Bedford-raised Steve Pemberton: From trauma to triumph
He overcame the agonies of a childhood in foster care to advocate and motivate those in similar situations.
GNB Girls Flag Football League: Building ‘girl-power mentality’
Friends and former New Bedford athletes Antwaun Murphy and Ceasare Roderick lead the charge into a second season.
Carlitos Do Souto’s path from New Bedford to Hollywood
Born in Cabo Verde and a graduate of NBHS, he’s making his mark in Los Angeles with his award-winning film “Radio Sky.”
The drum beat goes on for Roger Chouinard
The Wareham native and New Bedford record store owner is enjoying success as drummer for an ’80s-inspired metal rock band.
An ‘encore career’: Michael Nash serving veterans in need
The executive director of the Veterans Transition House in New Bedford says, “knowing we played even a small role in a veteran’s transformation is what makes this work so rewarding.”
Poet Elizabeth Sylvia: Crafting beautiful words on a page
The Mattapoisett author is passionate about her pursuit. “A really good poem offers a reader something immediate in the images, in the senses, in the language that they can grab onto and find pleasure in right away.”
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