New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the trend of fundraising for new school playgrounds in New Bedford, as well as the Pocasset Tribe's fight for land in Fall River that was promised to them centuries ago.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the trend of fundraising for new school playgrounds in New Bedford, as well as the Pocasset Tribe's fight for land in Fall River that was promised to them centuries ago.

Derek Santos, Executive Director of the New Bedford Economic Development Council, provided some specifics about the Advanced Manufacturing Campus (AMC) planned for a portion of the Whaling City Golf Course off Hathaway Road.

Derek Santos, Executive Director of the New Bedford Economic Development Council, provided some specifics about the Advanced Manufacturing Campus (AMC) planned for a portion of the Whaling City Golf Course off Hathaway Road.

Miss New Bedford 2022, Megan Sylvia, who is a Health Instructor at the Hathaway School, and Principal Alexander Pella discuss the project to build a new playground at the school.

Miss New Bedford 2022, Megan Sylvia, who is a Health Instructor at the Hathaway School, and Principal Alexander Pella discuss the project to build a new playground at the school.

Tim Murray, President of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, discusses the upcoming return of the Taste of SouthCoast festival.

Tim Murray, President of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, discusses the upcoming return of the Taste of SouthCoast festival.

United Interfaith Action, a faith-based organization committed to tackling social issues in Southeastern Massachusetts, is continuing to push for more affordable housing in New Bedford.

United Interfaith Action, a faith-based organization committed to tackling social issues in Southeastern Massachusetts, is continuing to push for more affordable housing in New Bedford.