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Ready for a food fight? Pastel de Nata Throwdown coming to New Bedford, Fall River
Ashley Schuler - The Herald News Chances are good that if you live in the SouthCoast, you've been introduced to the pastel de nata — or Portuguese custard tart — and all its creamy goodness. The dangerously delicious combo of caramelized custard wrapped in a flaky...
Big changes are coming to Route 79 in Fall River. Here’s what to expect.
Jo C. Goode - The Herald News FALL RIVER — The much-anticipated $135 million Route 79 and Davol Street Corridor Improvement project is officially underway with a ceremonial groundbreaking led by outgoing Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and other state and local leaders...
Thanksmas Holiday Market returns to downtown Fall River on Saturday
Ashley Schuler - The Herald News Thanksgiving isn't even here, and Christmas excitement is already kicking into high gear. But you don't have to skip over Turkey Day to get a jump on the yuletide spirit. What if you could celebrate both of these much-anticipated...
After 40 years, dedicated ‘Senator Thomas Norton City Pier’ opened to the public
Jo C. Goode The Herald News It’s been 40 years since the Fall River Redevelopment Authority took four acres of waterfront property on the Taunton River by eminent domain. And finally, after four decades of contamination clean-up, redevelopment and the expenditure of...
Viva Fall River hosts wreath-making workshop at Prosper Life Care center
Residents at Prosper Life Care center in Fall River worked on decorating wreaths, as part of a craft workshop hosted by Viva Fall River on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at the assisted living facility on Columbia Street. The wreaths will be used to decorate South Main...
Caribbean restaurant slated to open its doors in Fall River next month
Ashley Schuler The Herald News The road to opening The Path — the city's newest Caribbean restaurant — was a bit longer and more winding than planned, but the wait is finally over. After a six-month delay, The Path Restaurant and Lounge will be spicing up the...
New murals at two Fall River schools aim to inspire students
FALL RIVER — Visitors to Talbot Middle School and Henry Lord Community School may notice some bright new additions to the school buildings — new murals that include art from students. "It sort of sends a message to the community," said Brian Raposo, principal at...
Lizzie Borden letter delivered 126 years later — to the Fall River Historical Society
FALL RIVER — Almost 126 years after it was originally written, a letter from Lizzie Borden has found its way to its destination — just three blocks from her home, although it traveled across the country first. According to Fall River Historical Society Curator Michael...
Blount Fine Foods has big plans for Fall River. Here’s what we know.
When Blount Fine Foods first expanded to the Fall River Industrial Park from its original Warren, R.I., facility in 2004, they employed 75 people. Today, they employ 1,100 people in Fall River and hold 60 percent of the national share of the fresh soup market!