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‘The burger people’ on success, surviving the pandemic and the state of the downtown restaurant scene
DNB Burgers, Union Flats husband-wife team of Josh Lemaire, Amelia Ruvich thrive with big, out-of-the-box ideas.
Register for The Chat with Rep. Chris Hendricks
Join Jack Spillane at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 3 as he talks with Rep. Chris Hendricks about work on behalf of the New Bedford’s first minority-majority district.
Dan McCarthy helps keep New Bedford Half Marathon running strong
“It is the kickoff to the city’s tourism season. … Hope springs, there is a chance that we will have good weather, that people have been indoors all winter and they want to get outside.” — Race Director Dan McCarthy
Watch The Chat with New Bedford High’s LGBTQ+ protesters
Jack Spillane sits down with four of these students, as well as one of their mothers, to talk about LGBTQ+ life at the high school and concerns as to whether the city’s school resource officers will keep these kids safe, given the police union’s endorsement of the newly elected Ward 3 councilor, Shawn Oliver.
The Light on Radio: Jack Spillane on the student protest of Ward 3 councilor Shawn Oliver
Jack Spillane joins WBSM’s Town Square Sunday to talk about a recent New Bedford High student protest of newly elected Ward 3 councilor Shawn Oliver, the reaction from local politicians and his future in office.
New Bedford’s Janice Leao: Lessons on the volleyball court, lessons in life
“Playing sports — especially in college — has developed me into a more well-rounded person. It has helped me become a better team member and ultimately a team leader. … Being a Black female athlete has helped me come out of my shell and speak my mind.”
The Light on Radio: Jack Spillane discusses concerns about city council gatherings
Watch Jack Spillane discuss the latest news in New Bedford, including a recent gathering with some members of the city council that raised questions about open meeting laws and Tuesday’s Ward 3 city council special election, during a recent appearance on WBSM’s TownSquare Sunday.
The sudden rise of Nicaraguan immigrants in New Bedford
About 26 Nicaraguan citizens have arrived in New Bedford in recent months. They say they left their country because there is no future, and criticism of the government is seen as a crime that can cost them their lives or years in prison.
El explosivo aumento de inmigrantes nicaragüenses en New Bedford
Alrededor de 26 ciudadanos de Nicaragua han llegado a New Bedford en los últimos meses. Dicen que dejaron su país porque no hay futuro y donde la crítica al gobierno es vista como un crimen que puede costar la vida o años de presidio.
Video: The Chat with Ward 3 city council finalists Shawn Oliver and Carmen Amaral
Ward 3 Councilor special election finalists Shawn Oliver and Carmen Amaral sat down with Jack Spillane to talk about constituent services and communication with the public.
‘Mayor of Pizza’ Nelson Hockert-Lotz: A passionate supporter of the community
He calls a quote from Abraham Lincoln “words to live by”: “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.”
Video: For New Bedford’s homeless, it’s one step at a time
Multimedia reporter Eleonora Bianchi brings some of their stories to light. What she found are some of the most vulnerable among us, battling neglect, addiction, abuse, stigma and hopelessness.
Video: Chancellor Mark Fuller talks about the next chapter for UMass Dartmouth
At the start of his second full year as chancellor of UMass Dartmouth, Mark Fuller has some big challenges in front of him. Among his tasks are to turn around declining enrollment and retention numbers.
Podcast: Hear what students have to say on environmental curriculum standards
Listen as New Bedford Light reporter Colin Hogan interviews Sara Karp and Jonathan Lan, two of the many students who wrote the legislation that looks to introduce new learning standards.
Watch The Chat and meet the seven candidates for the Ward 3 city council primary
Join longtime New Bedford political writer Jack Spillane as he interviews the candidates during a special edition of The Chat on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.
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.
Alma del Mar’s DeLoach: ‘We are a school that serves all kids no matter what’
“I am a woman of color serving a community of children of color and that helps me understand challenges that they might be experiencing. But it also inspires me to see what happens when communities that have been historically underserved get the opportunities and resources to be able to reach their full potential.”
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.
Rev. Donnie Anderson sees Pilgrim UCC, and New Bedford, as ‘special place’
What I’m emphasizing here … is the fact that they have called a transgender pastor. And part of that is to say: ‘Hey, this is a safe place for folks in the LGBTQ+ community, so safe that this congregation not only says you can come and sit in the pews, but we’ll even call you…
Watch: New Bedford’s under-appreciated role in the Underground Railroad
Lee Blake and Timothy Dale Walker will join New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane for the latest episode of The Chat on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. for a free hour-long discussion via Zoom about New Bedford’s place in the Underground Railroad.
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