Townsquare Sunday

New Bedford Community Economic Development Center Executive Director Corinn Williams discusses how many of Acushnet Avenue's small businesses took a financial hit during the COVID pandemic, and the how the Love the Ave sidewalk sale will hopefully help them recover some of their losses.

Immigrants Assistance Center President Helena DaSilva Hughes speaks with Jim Phillips about the plan to relocate Afghan refugees and their families in New Bedford.

Immigrants Assistance Center President Helena DaSilva Hughes speaks with Jim Phillips about the plan to relocate Afghan refugees and their families in New Bedford.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Women's Center in New Bedford is leading the charge to raise awareness and help victims of this horrible crime. Women's Center Director Pamela McCloud Lima tells Jim Phillips the problem isn't going away.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Women's Center in New Bedford is leading the charge to raise awareness and help victims of this horrible crime. Women's Center Director Pamela McCloud Lima tells Jim Phillips the problem isn't going away.

YouthBuild New Bedford Director Lisa Mello-Frost and Program Manager Melissa Correia discuss this second-chance program for young people to earn a high school diploma or GED and learn a trade along the way.

YouthBuild New Bedford Director Lisa Mello-Frost and Program Manager Melissa Correia discuss this second-chance program for young people to earn a high school diploma or GED and learn a trade along the way.

Deb Aguiar and Chris Resendes of the South Coast Business Alliance discuss the upcoming Oktoberfest event in New Bedford, an event that showcases local music, local food and local brews to benefit local children.

Deb Aguiar and Chris Resendes of the South Coast Business Alliance discuss the upcoming Oktoberfest event in New Bedford, an event that showcases local music, local food and local brews to benefit local children.

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center Director Laura Orleans joins Jim Phillips to discuss the center's work and its upcoming Seafood Soiree fundraiser.