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.
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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...
The Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition Announces New Executive Director
(FALL RIVER, MA – January 5, 2022) – The Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition (FRACC) 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...
VIVA 2021! Year In Review
What a year it’s been! Take a look back with us as we look toward a new year that is going to bring great things to our wonderful City. Thank you for your support and VIVA Fall River!
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,...
A Look Back at….The 12 Days of Downtown 2021
December 28, 2021 To promote Downtown businesses during the holidays, as well as highlight collaborative work that taken place over the past 12-18 months, Viva Fall River ran a daily social media feature called 12 Days of Downtown. The series, which started on Monday,...
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...
MLK Jr. Essay & Art Contest 2022
The Office of Mayor Paul Coogan is pleased to announce the second annual MLK Day Art & Essay Contest. This year's theme is "Words with Martin" and Fall River students (K-12) are asked to submit art, an essay or a audio recording (like a podcast, spoken word or...