New Bedford
Coverage of New Bedford in the Nexus archive.
- Navigating news deserts
Massachusetts lost 60% of its reporters between 2013 and 2023, creating news deserts in many areas outside Boston and lower-income regions. The article discusses efforts to address these gaps through hyperlocal newsrooms and explores challenges in Spanish-language media, public funding models, and geographic disparities in news coverage.
- In New Bedford, Healey celebrates completion of Vineyard Wind project as the company faces financial disputes
Vineyard Wind 1, the first U.S. commercial-scale offshore wind project, is operational but not at full capacity. The project faces financial disputes with turbine supplier GE Vernova and landlord BP Hancock LLC over unpaid sums, while Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey celebrated its completion in New Bedford, emphasizing job creation and environmental benefits.
- Gateway City leaders celebrate one year of South Coast Rail, but final phase remains in limbo
Gateway City leaders celebrated the one-year anniversary of the South Coast Rail service, which connects Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, and Brockton to Boston. However, the project's second phase remains delayed due to lack of funding and planning, despite its promise of faster, electrified service. State officials prioritize maintaining the existing system over advancing the full build.