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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.
Mayor talks voter records, the unhoused and more
The mayor’s third appearance on the show came on the heels of his pushback against the Trump administration’s Department of Justice request for voter records. But that’s not all. Watch it here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
Sheriff Heroux at the halfway point: ‘There’s still work I want to do at the jail’
If you missed the hour-long discussion with the Bristol County sheriff, we’ve got the full Chat available. He said while he has made progress, he is “not claiming mission accomplished.”
New Bedford’s Chris Cardaci: He’s a ‘pinhead’ with ‘flipper skills’
Pinball is more than just an arcade game. Whether he’s playing, refurbishing or repairing, he’s a wizard.
Students from greater New Bedford area lead protest against ICE
40 people from across Bristol County gathered on the New Bedford pedestrian bridge to protest federal immigration enforcement in a rally organized by area students.
UMass Dartmouth’s Brian Baptiste: For the love of the game
After 43 seasons and 700+ wins at UMD, the goal is the same: Be the best coach he can be.
Remaking The Zeiterion was ‘a big mountain to climb’
Just how did the folks behind the scenes pull off a $37 million restoration? And what can the community look forward to from The Z?
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