MassDOT will hold a virtual design public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. on proposed improvements to the intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and Nash Road in New Bedford. Plans include new traffic and pedestrian signals, ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps, bicycle accommodations, pavement reconstruction, updated signs and striping, improved street lighting, relocated overhead […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford is accepting applications for its Changemaker Grants, which provide up to $2,500 for volunteer-led projects that strengthen local communities. Neighborhood groups, grassroots organizations, and other all-volunteer teams with annual budgets of $40,000 or less are eligible to apply. A virtual information session will be held Wednesday, July 29 at […]
Learn how to respond to AI-related communication challenges during "When Bots Bite: Preparing for a Crisis in the Age of AI." This free virtual workshop is on Thursday, July 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required. The session covers misinformation, deepfakes, and AI-generated content.
Artists sought for Creative Catalysts exhibit through an online call for art. Registration deadline is July 31 at 10 a.m. The exhibition features visual art, literary arts, music, and multimedia […]
Kerri Greenidge will discuss her book "Black Radical: The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter" during a free virtual program on May 28 from noon to 1 p.m., presented by the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Greenidge is a professor at Tufts University and co-director of several public history projects focused on race, slavery, and […]
YouthReach grants are now available through Mass Cultural Council. The FY27 round supports Creative Youth Development programs that use arts, humanities, and science to connect with young people. Funding is multi-year, with awards starting at $20,000. Programs led by organizations, schools, or government entities are eligible if they have been running for at least six […]
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