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Women-Owned SouthCoast restaurants receive $5K grants
Two women-owned restaurants in Fall River to receive a $5,000 grant from the Massachusetts Conference for Women, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women in the workplace.
ARPA grants available for Fall River small businesses
FALL RIVER — More than $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act grant money will soon be available to local small businesses impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money for the Small Business Recovery Grant program is part of a $68 million ARPA allotment...
New Bedford Art Museum director takes new position with Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition
FALL RIVER – The Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition starts the new year with a new face at the helm, hiring Ashley Occhino to be the group’s executive director. The position is a new one for FRACC, which was formed in 2019 and is a collaborative, member-based...
Opinion: Fall River has much to offer visitors; let’s start planning and promoting
A recent Herald News article, “Fall River attractions foresee more visitors in ‘22,” focused on three of Fall River’s attractions: Battleship Cove, Lizzie Borden House and Al Macs diner. My family visited the Battleship when the kids were younger and we drop in to Al...
2021 was a tough year for the arts. Here are some standout exhibits.
As 2021 comes to an end, it is clear that the challenges brought on by the pandemic have impacted out cultural institutions, from movie theaters and concert venues to major museums, independent galleries and college art spaces. Cancelled or delayed art openings,...
Fall River’s waterfront is poised for a renaissance. Here’s how the State Pier fits in.
FALL RIVER — The Fall River waterfront is poised for a renaissance with the multi-million Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Improvement state project under way, the revitalization of the City Pier and a host of private ventures along the Taunton River. But what of...
Bristol Elder Services: Coping with Dementia During the Holidays
Written by the Age & Dementia Friendly Greater Fall River Coalition The holidays are meant to be a time of family traditions, cheer, and celebration. It is a time to relax, enjoy time spent with loved ones, and reflect upon the past year. For many, the increased...
What does the Mayflower Wind announcement mean for the Fall River area?
FALL RIVER — The Fall River area got some good news Friday afternoon with the announcement that Mayflower Wind had been awarded a 400 megawatt power purchase agreement to develop an offshore wind farm 20 miles south of Nantucket. The Boston-based wind-industry...
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