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Fall River: Phoenix Rising?
Fall River: Phoenix Rising? “A good place to be pleasantly surprised” by NELL PORTER BROWN - MAY-JUNE 2023 The “P” word has long haunted Fall River. “People come to the city, see the Braga Bridge and waterfront, the historic buildings, and say, ‘Hey, this place looks...
Fall River is building more rail trail, with a goal to connect Cape Cod to RI by bike
by Dan Medeiros - The Herald News FALL RIVER — The Quequechan River Rail Trail is about to get a tiny bit longer, just in time for outdoor-fun season. The 2-mile multi-use path, which runs through the heart of Fall River, is currently undergoing construction at the...
Is Fall River the ‘culinary capital of the SouthCoast’? You be the judge at Restaurant Week
By Ashley Schuler- The Herald News FALL RIVER — Take your taste buds on a tour. Fall River Restaurant Week is back, and it's time once again to sample all the deliciousness the city has to offer. From Caribbean to Lebanese to Southern barbecue to gluten-free fare,...
It’s Fall River v. New Bedford in a monthlong Portuguese pastry throwdown
The sister cities are engaging in a friendly food fight to see which spot has the best egg tart. By Lauren Daley Globe Correspondent They’re sister cities known for their Portuguese culture and food — and now they’re engaging in some friendly sibling rivalry to see...
From fighting fires to saving kittens, these Fall River folks made a difference in 2022
by Kristina Fontes - The Herald News What makes a city work is not so much the number of people that live there but rather the community that they have built together. A city might literally be defined by the number of its population, sure, but it’s the...
Pink Bean owners have branched out into a tasty new business. Here’s what’s next.
by Ashley Schuler - The Herald News SOMERSET — The owners of a favorite local coffee stop have gone from Mojo makers to bakers. While the Pink Bean has been their bread and butter, Bonnie and Sandy Souza have recently added another venture to the mix. The Souzas, who...
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...