As I watch the snow fall outside of my window with no signs of stopping, I would like to remind you that there are only 38 days until spring. But until then, let’s fill up our social calendar with events that will keep the winter blues at bay. I have my eye on the...
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YouthBuild Fall River Chapter Makes Downtown Winterbridge Festival Come to Life
FALL RIVER — It takes grunt work and enthusiasm to build a shed and a pergola in a matter of hours. And that’s what a dozen students in the YouthBuild social services program did Wednesday at Gromada Plaza, directly across from Government Center. Ten students...
Winterbridge arts, food and business collaborative to run in Fall River Feb. 19, 20
Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect the new dates and activities. FALL RIVER — Gromada Plaza across from Government Center overlooking Interstate 195 is about to embark on a six-week journey to entice visitors to engage themselves in some serious, arts...
“A Tremendous Summer in Fall River” Free Concerts to be Held at City Parks
FALL RIVER — After the pandemic canceled concerts and live entertainment for months, Fall River residents will get to take in free concerts at public parks all summer long. “This has been a tough year, the last 14, 15 months. People haven’t been together,” said...
“Rocking & Rolling” Fall River Arts, Culture Plan Will Boost Local Economy
FALL RIVER — “Artists eat.” Who knew? That bold statement was made by Mike O’Sullivan, the Fall River co-CEO of One SouthCoast Chamber. O’Sullivan wasn’t being flip- pant. His point was that artists, as well as people who travel to partake of art and cultural shows...
A Boost for Business
MassDevelopment TDI grants helped "keep the lights on" in Fall River during pandemic FALL RIVER — Twenty-three years ago when Todd Salpietro opened TJ’s Music at 347 South Main St. he knew being a downtown business owner wouldn’t necessarily be easy. But the thought...