Grace Ferguson
Reporter
Grace Ferguson reports on housing for the New Bedford Light. She graduated from Boston University in May 2022, and recently completed a fellowship reporting on police accountability for WBUR. Ferguson previously investigated housing issues in western Massachusetts for GBH News.
Stories
Codfather’s polarizing legacy debated at Whaling Museum talk
Voices from GBH’s “Catching the Codfather” podcast discussed the infamous Carlos Rafael and the challenges fishermen face.
How Old Dartmouth joined the American Revolution
Patriotic spirit swept through the South Coast in the years leading up to independence, newly transcribed town records show.
Airport design ready for takeoff
Airport officials will soon make critical decisions about what the new tower and terminal will look like.
Summer savings and reduced schedules coming to South Coast Rail
The MBTA is offering deep discounts for the next three months. Here’s how to take advantage, and the schedule changes you should know about.
No expansion for New Bedford MBTA station shuttle – at least for this year
A lack of state funding leaves New Bedford’s main train station without a direct connection to downtown.
South Coast Rail benefits low-income and non-minority residents, analysis finds
The federally required analysis shows the South Coast is whiter and has lower incomes compared to the rest of the MBTA service area.
South Coast Rail pedestrian bridge earns international design award
Boston-based Fennick McCredie Architecture was recognized for designing the new bridge, which spans Route 18.
Bristol County GOP recruiting historic slate of 2026 candidates
At least 14 Republicans have announced statehouse campaigns in the county, the highest number since at least 2012.
Mayor gets fundraising boost from real estate, development sector
A recent spike in donations from people working in real estate industries contributed to the mayor’s biggest fundraising burst in a decade.
Investigation finds no evidence of affair between New Bedford judge, prosecutor
Thousands of criminal cases could have been impacted, but the special master’s report determines Judge Douglas Darnbrough and Bristol County Assistant DA Karlyn Butler did not coordinate on cases.
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