Eleonora Bianchi / Reporter
Eleonora Bianchi, a Swiss-Italian journalist, joined the New Bedford Light in 2022 to pursue investigative reporting on inequities and local issues through a multimedia lens.
A May 2022 graduate of the Journalism School at Berkeley, Eleonora previously worked for Swiss Radio and Television, and as an independent reporter at the 2019 G7 in Biarritz following the anti-summit protests.
Back in Europe, she graduated with a degree in human rights and international relations after working in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon to collect testimonies from civilians. Besides her love for traveling as a backpacker, she enjoys photography, and you can probably find her walking around New Bedford with a camera.
Stories by Eleonora Bianchi
New Bedford immigrant finds business success after perilous trip from Guatemala
Morales is one of only a few Guatemalans in the area who have obtained American citizenship. Not only is she a naturalized U.S. citizen, but she also opened her own business — the Tortilleria Guatemalteco — on Acushnet Avenue.
Video: Memory lane on Milton Street, a Cape Verdean community that thrived in Dartmouth
The mile-long road was a destination for immigrants moving to the area because of the presence of previously settled Cape Verdean families, who helped them adapt to American culture.
Video: A symbol of ‘courage and exploration’ — Welcome home Ernestina-Morrissey
Multimedia reporter Eleonora Bianchi was on hand for the homecoming celebration held Saturday at State Pier. The schooner returned after seven years of restoration in Maine.
Fact check: Examining inmate suicides in Bristol County
If Adam Howe’s suicide on Oct. 2 is confirmed by the state medical examiner, it would be the 22nd recorded suicide of a person in Bristol County custody since 2006.
New Bedford police build ties to city’s Central American immigrants
Police Chief Paul Oliveira said he realized that officers needed to get better acquainted with the immigrant community, both to ease suspicions and to educate residents about immigration issues.
Incumbent Markey rolls to victory over Costa in 9th District state rep race
Because there’s no Republican opponent on the Nov. 8 ballot, Tuesday’s Democratic primary essentially secures the win for Markey, who has served on Beacon Hill since 2011.
Sheriff candidate Heroux: ‘We don’t have a modern jail system’
“We don’t have a modern jail system. We have a jail system where the current sheriff, the incumbent, basically says ‘I’m going to make your life miserable. And if you don’t like it, don’t come back.’” — Paul Heroux
Sheriff candidate McNeil: Hodgson doesn’t help inmates, guards or police … ‘he is doing a terrible job’
“I don’t think there’s enough effort to rehabilitate those that can be rehabilitated, whether that’s through addiction or through mental health counseling or through vocations. People leaving there are not improving on themselves at all.” — George McNeil
City and state leaders update funding for Abolition Row Park
The site is located near three significant buildings on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1820 Friends Meeting House, and the Nathan and Mary Johnson properties.