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Hey everyone! Meagan here: I know we haven’t posted in awhile, but I want to share this important event happening this evening:
UMD students are hosting a rally THIS EVENING 8/31 at 5:30pm at the Star Store. Show up and show support for these students!
Feel free to check out change.org/p/save-the-star-store to learn more about the situation.
If you’re looking for an organization to help for the holidays or any day, check out Take Back NB! (If you haven’t already!)
A lot of people ask what are the best items to bring to the fridge so we’re sharing the staples we always grab for it!
- eggs
- 1/2 gallon of milk(so multiple people can grab one)
- pre made meals (salads, potato/chicken salad, pasta salad)
- water bottles
- Gatorade
- drinkable yogurts (spoons are not always accessible)
- bag sealed tuna (not everyone has access to a can opener)
- oranges and bananas
- applesauce
- peach cups
- small bagged chips
- granola bars
- string cheese
The Scallop caught up with Catie Curtis outside the Zeiterion Theatre after her afternoon show on the first day of the New Bedford Folk Festival .
"After making music full time for over two decades, Catie Curtis, who has appeared on the New Bedford Folk Festival stage many times, is retiring from making a living on the road. She plans to stay close to family and friends, become a full time clinical therapist, and only play locally," writes MJ Herrup
https://thescallop.org/2022/07/catie-curtis-at-the-new-bedford-folk-festival
"Stand at the end of Union Street on a sunny afternoon, look across toward the pier, and you may catch a familiar rainbow reflection. 'It is made with CDs and DVDs,' said Erin Meade, creator of 'Mirrored Iridescence,' an installation part of this year’s Seaport Art Walk in Downtown New Bedford."
"Since 2018, the Seaport Art Walk has let artists propose outdoor public works of art to be displayed along the city’s working waterfront with themes like 'Lighting the Way: Historic Women of the South Coast' in 2020; 'Whirlwind of Art,' in 2019; and 'Freedom & Equality: the Bicentennial of Frederick Douglass' in 2018.
Seaport Art Walk - Tour with Artists & Curator begins tomorrow (Thursday 7/14) at 5pm! Come join us!
NOTE: The Scallop's home page is currently under maintenance.
https://thescallop.org/2022/07/new-bedford-artist-reflects-on-her-work-at-the-seaport-art-walk
New Bedford Folk Festival, Day 2
New Bedford Folk Festival 2022, Day 1
We joined our community in support for reproductive rights today!
📸: Meagan Lincoln
Reporters and editors from The Scallop set up shop on Purchase Street alongside artists and performers at 20Mi2 this month.
Our goal: find out what’s on people’s minds and what they’re doing out on the town in New Bedford.
Scallop reporters MJ Herrup and Rafael Pizarro spoke to Manny Escobar about why he relocated to New Bedford, what he loves about the city, and what needs to change. Pictured is Manny Escobar. Photo by Rafael Pizarro.
https://thescallop.org/2022/06/a-look-back-on-june-22-the-people-speak-on-new-bedford
New Bedford residents gather downtown to protest the overturning of Roe v Wade, 24 June 2022
“To see the kids is so awesome, because nothing like this existed when I was growing up,” said Mandy Fraser, co-founder of the Q***r Arts Council of New Bedford . “It’s amazing, it’s special, and it’s so great to have so much support and that people see this as a great community event.”
This year's Pride events, hosted by the The South Coast LGBTQ Network return bigger and better than ever writes Meagan Lincoln.
https://thescallop.org/2022/06/pride-2022-in-person-celebrations-return-this-june
3rd Eye Unlimited on The Ave. 12 June 2022 with DJ Junnyahh, Chan Grant, Seddie Fitz, and Manny.
Photos and video by MJ Herrup
The Scallop News still exists!
Join us at the Star Store on Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m. for a special event in collaboration with
We're hosting community interviews with you -- the New Bedford Community! Come chat on tape with Scallop reporters and let your voice be heard! Got a gripe with the city? Is there something about New Bedford that you love? We want to hear about it!
Interviews will be edited for length and clarity and will be posted online.
PSA: COMMUNITY MEETING
Join United Interfaith Action (UIA) for a Housing Community Action Meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 6:30-8:00pm at First Unitarian (corner of 8th and Union Street).
You are invited for this important meeting to address the housing crisis of increasing rents, rising home prices, and growing numbers of our fellow community members facing housing instability and homelessness.
Join us with elected officials, community non-profits, and fellow residents to TAKE ACTION on housing in New Bedford!
Register at: bit.ly/UIANBHOUSING51722
Join us in conversation with government officials, social service agencies, and neighborhood residents as we continue to take action to address the housing crisis of high rents, rising home prices, and increasing homelessness.
The Seaport Art Walk 2022 Call for Art is LIVE!! You have until MIDNIGHT on April 4TH to get those submissions in.
The Scallop is looking for a Seaport Art Walk 2022 artist to shadow. Let us know if you are interested in letting us follow your artistic journey!
The Seaport Art Walk was founded in 2013 by local artist and small business owner Jessica Bregoli. As a child, Bregoli assisted her mentor, Emily Johns, in caring for the gardens on the waterfront. This early love of gardening and the arts eventually led to the Seaport Art Walk as well as Bregoli’s business, Owl Eye, a landscaping company based in New Bedford. Bregoli grew up and moved onto business ventures in Atlanta, had her son, and finished an art degree at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Bregoli found her way back home to the waterfront with her mentor, Johns.
“[Johns] mentioned to me in passing one day, ‘Don't you think it would be lovely to have some artwork out here?,’” said Bregoli in an email to The Scallop. “And that was the spark that began the formation of the Seaport Art Walk.”
Bregoli credits Eric Lintala, her sculpture professor at UMass Dartmouth, with pushing her to follow through with her idea for the Seaport Art Walk, which is now in its eighth year. The project began by exhibiting student work and now exhibits a mix of students, UMass Dartmouth alumni, art faculty, and even regional and internationally renowned artists. Bregoli said she was sick of people asking her to create work for free; with the assumption that free work looked good on a resume. Bregoli was determined to ensure every artist received payment for their work. With that commitment the Seaport Art Walk became the first large scale outdoor exhibition to offer stipends of up to $2,000!
"Seven full days of back-to-back screenings and Q&A’s, and I still want more. So many great films, so much to say.
"Here are seven observations and ideas from seven days of Sundance 2022."
https://thescallop.org/2022/01/sundance-2022-day-7-seven-trends-for-seven-days
SUNDANCE 2022: DAY 7 – Seven trends for seven daysCulture / January 30, 2022 January 30, 2022 / By MJ Herrup Shery Bechara and Lilas Mayassi appear in Sirens by Rita Baghdadi, an official selection of the World CInema: Documentary Competition at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundanc...
With only 24-hours notice, Sundance audiences were told there would be an additional entry in the documentary competition category, something so big that the festival had to keep secret. A film so timely it was only delivered to the festival earlier this week under the working title “LP9.”
This film is NAVALNY, and it may be one of the most important and stunning films you ever see.
“C’mon, Daniel, no way. Don’t make a movie in case of my death,” says Alexei Navalny to director Daniel Roher in the first scene of the film. “Make a thriller, not a boring movie of memories.”
https://thescallop.org/2022/01/sundance-2022-day-5-freenavalny
SUNDANCE 2022: DAY 5 / January 27, 2022 January 27, 2022 / By MJ Herrup A still from Navalny, an official selection of the U.S. Documentary section at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. With only 24- hours notice, Sundance audiences were told there w...
Today film writer MJ Herrup takes a close hard look at "Tantura," which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
"The film’s myopic vision effectively silences Palestinians, creating a structural absence that sutures over Palestinian humanity. It is a violence of dehumanization, not bullets. Two outcomes that, while different, tend to exist in high correlation with one another."
https://thescallop.org/2022/01/sundance-2022-day-2-the-violence-of-structuring-absence
SUNDANCE 2022: DAY 2 – The Violence of Structuring AbsenceCulture / January 23, 2022 January 23, 2022 / By MJ Herrup Teddy Katz appears in Tantura by Alon Schwarz, an official selection of the World Cinema: Documentary Competition at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute ...
Film writer MJ Herrup is back again with coverage of Sundance Film Festival 2022. Stay tuned to see what they think about this year's indie films.
"Sundance 2022 is upon us and I’m feeling pretty giddy about it. Ten straight days of the best in indie cinema — domestic and international — in my living room, dusk til dawn til dusk til dawn, repeat."
https://thescallop.org/2022/01/sundance-2022-pre-festival-save-the-press
SUNDANCE 2022 – Pre-festival: Save the PressCulture / January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022 / By MJ Herrup Screenshot by MJ Herrup // The Scallop Sundance 2022 is upon us and I’m feeling pretty giddy about it. Ten straight days of the best in indie cinema — domestic and international — in my liv...
The following is the second batch of book reviews, written by three students at Our Sisters’ School who represent diverse grade levels and backgrounds.
https://thescallop.org/2021/12/highlighting-diverse-stories-new-bedfords-middle-schoolers-as-literary-ambassadors-part-two
Highlighting Diverse Stories: New Bedford’s Middle Schoolers as Literary Ambassadors [Part Two]Culture / December 22, 2021 December 22, 2021 / By Guest Contributor Emma York, 7th and 8th grade humanities teacher at Our Sisters' School, leads a session of Newspaper Club. Photo by: Sawyer Pollitt //...
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Happy Monday all!
We have some exciting news we’re looking forward to sharing with you all!!
Meagan is our new Social Media Manager! You will start seeing us posting more on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) so make sure you are following us on those platforms . You also may see Meagan out and about around the city so feel free to say hi!
As always, we thank our viewers and followers for all of your support!!
Karen Corbett, a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Nurses Association bargaining team, knows her job very well – and maternity care in particular. Not only has she worked in the maternity ward for over 33 years, she’s had three of her own children there.
The Nurses Association attempted to bring the St. Luke’s nurses into their union over many years, and finally succeeded in winning the support of a majority of nurses through an election in 2018.
https://thescallop.org/2021/11/community-a-st-lukes-nurse-hopeful-for-a-contract
[Community]: A St. Luke’s Nurse Hopeful for a ContractOpinion / November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021 / By Rafael Pizarro Karen Corbett speaks at a rally in support of St. Luke's nurses. Photo by Rafael Pizarro // The Scallop Karen Corbett, a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford,...
Last summer, The Scallop and Our Sisters' School started a program to teach critical thinking, media analysis and news values to a diverse group of middle school girls. We decided that the best way to tackle this was through a newspaper club, one that engaged with the middle-grade books that the students were already reading.
Twelve girls signed up for the club, and over the past two months they have been pitching, writing and revising book reviews. We recognized early on that, like any newsroom, this classroom contained a diverse set of skills and interests. Students who didn’t write reviews joined our photo team, helped with our publicity and marketing, and even helped copy edit other students' work.
The following is the first batch of book reviews, written by four students at Our Sisters’ School who represent diverse grade levels and backgrounds.
This project is funded in part by the Art is Everywhere grant, financed by the TDI Creative Cities Initiative of MassDevelopment/TDI and the Barr Foundation.
https://thescallop.org/2021/11/highlighting-diverse-stories-new-bedfords-middle-schoolers-as-literacy-ambassadors
Highlighting Diverse Stories: New Bedford’s Middle Schoolers as Literacy AmbassadorsCulture / November 5, 2021 November 5, 2021 / By Guest Contributor Two 6th graders, Dioskarlys and Samantha, work on their story pitches during Newspaper Club at Our Sisters' School. Photo by Sawyer Smook-Pollitt /...
Hey. It's been a while. Check out our latest story written by Meagan Lincoln where Take Back NB discusses its new community fridge outside of the PAACA Recovery Support Center in New Bedford.
https://thescallop.org/2021/10/we-want-them-to-know-we-care-take-back-new-bedford-rallies-to-serve-community
‘We want them to know we care’ Take Back New Bedford rallies to serve communityLocal News / October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021 / By Meagan Lincoln Brooke Araujo and Lindelle Baptista alongside their community fridge outside the PAACA recovery support center. Brooke Araujo and Lindelle Baptista met ...
Five scholars were presented with $1,000 scholarships during a modest ceremony at the labor mural on 6th Street in Downtown New Bedford.
Bianca Almeida, attending UMass Lowell; Meghan Camarão, attending UMass Dartmouth; Dylan DuMont, attending Bridgewater State University; Hildey McCorkell, attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI); and Benjamin Sutton, attending the University of Maine.
Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council
https://thescallop.org/2021/09/scholarships-awarded-by-new-bedford-area-unions
Scholarships awarded by New Bedford area unionsLocal News / September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021 / By Rafael Pizarro Photo by Rafael Pizarro Ezra Keonig, lead singer of the indie rock group, Vampire Weekend, was once asked why the band performed at a fundraiser for Bernie Sanders. “Because I’m ...
Storm's a comin'
"Hurricane Henri is expected to hit New Bedford as a tropical storm late Saturday evening and could bring a potential for tropical storm force winds, heavy rain, and high storm surges," said a press release from the office of Mayor Jon Mitchell.
As the City of New Bedford prepares for Hurricane Henri's touchdown on the South Coast, visit https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/emergency-management/hurricane-plan/ for info about how to prepare.
Develop a Family Disaster Plan. Please see the “Family Disaster Plan” section for general family planning information. Hurricane-specific planning should include the following:
How do I write about an art exhibit with 83 different artists? Critiquing each piece of art in Gallery X’s 32nd “Public Hanging” is a fool’s errand. With 297 paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures, this show is an exercise in maximalism — a sensory overload, but in a good way.
https://thescallop.org/2021/08/gallery-x-largest-public-hanging-in-new-bedfords-history
Gallery X: Largest ‘Public Hanging’ in New Bedford’s historyCulture / August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021 / By Sawyer Pollitt Photo by Sawyer Pollitt // The Scallop How do I write about an art exhibit with 83 different artists? Critiquing each piece of art in Gallery X’s 32nd “Public Hanging” ...
As cases of COVID-19 rise in the City of New Bedford and Bristol County — including higher rates of the Delta Variant — Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that all city employees will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo regular COVID-19 testing.
https://thescallop.org/2021/08/new-bedford-requires-city-employees-to-be-vaccinated
New Bedford requires city employees to be vaccinatedLocal News / August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021 / By Sawyer Pollitt Photo by Sawyer Pollitt // The Scallop As cases of COVID-19 rise in New Bedford and Bristol County — including higher rates of the Delta Variant — the New Bedford Mayor’s Office a...
Have you been vaccinated yet? Now's your chance with another week of free vaccine clinics across New Bedford.
“With the emergence of the Delta variant, which is far more contagious than other strains of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to do everything we can to prevent the spread of the virus – starting with getting vaccinated,” said Mayor Jon Mitchell in a press release.
The following walk-up clinics don't require an appointment. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card.
Marlene Po***ck, BCCJ president, led a small group in delivering 14 demands which included the closure of Ash Street Jail, an end to the practice of solitary confinement, the implementation of diversity training for Sheriff’s Department staff, and the adoption of a training program focused on de-escalation.
https://thescallop.org/2021/07/bccj-presents-demands-to-bristol-county-sheriffs-office
BCCJ presents demands to Bristol County Sheriff’s OfficeLocal News / July 29, 2021 July 29, 2021 / By Sawyer Pollitt and Meagan Lincoln Amy DeSalvatore and David Griffith stand outside of Ash Street Jail during yesterday's protest. “I care about the dignity of people, and just because they commi...
COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this week and weekend in the City of New Bedford.
No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card.
Thursday, July 29:
America’s Market, 1502 Acushnet Avenue – 11:00 am. to 8:00 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln School, 445 Ashley Boulevard – 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Market Basket, 122 Sawyer Street – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, July 30:
West Beach, West Rodney French Boulevard – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
America’s Market, 1502 Acushnet Avenue – 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Universal Church, 1657-1667 Acushnet Avenue – 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Market Basket, 122 Sawyer Street – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 31:
America’s Market, 1502 Acushnet Avenue – 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Riverside Park, Belleville Avenue – 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 1:
Universal Church, 1657-1667 Acushnet Avenue – 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Riverside Park, Belleville Avenue – 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Bristol County, which is classified by the CDC as having a “substantial” rate of COVID-19 transmission falls under new guidance that recommends mask-wearing in public indoor settings for vaccinated individuals.
“Our guidance and recommendations will follow the science in our efforts to protect the health of as many Americans as possible,” said CDC director Rochelle Walensky during a Tuesday press conference.
https://thescallop.org/2021/07/new-cdc-guidance-mask-up-in-high-risk-areas-even-if-vaccinated
New CDC guidance: mask-up in high-risk areas, even if vaccinatedLocal News / July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021 / By Sawyer Pollitt Photo Courtesy of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention According to new guidance released by the CDC, residents of areas with a “substantial” or “high” rate ...
The HEAL Center, an initiative of NorthStar Learning Centers, Inc. submitted this article written by a mother in New Bedford.
"My sons have been seen by biased eyes. They have been disregarded and discarded by a school system that only seems to care more about the buildings than the students walking around in them."
https://thescallop.org/2021/07/opinion-a-mothers-cry-to-a-school-system-that-failed-her-children
[OPINION] A mother’s cry to a school system that failed her childrenUncategorized / July 27, 2021 July 27, 2021 / By Guest Contributor Photo by Rose Glenn // The Scallop This article was submitted by HEAL Center, an initiative of NorthStar Learning Centers that is supported by the Massachusetts De...
The Collective NB brings vaudeville back to New Bedford at The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum.
No matter how many more vaudeville shows come our way, The Collective’s "192021: A Vaudeville Redux" is a perfect way to celebrate a return to live theater.
Read the full review on thescallop.org!
https://thescallop.org/2021/07/new-bedfords-must-see-vaudeville-revival
New Bedford’s must-see vaudeville revivalCulture / July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021 / By Sawyer Pollitt Photo by Sawyer Pollitt // The Scallop In the middle of 2020, I would never have guessed that only one year later I would be sitting in a garden at the Roch-Jones-Duff house, surrounded by people and...
“This contract reflects how truly powerful working people can be when we fight together,” said USW International President Tom Conway in a press release.
The new four year contract will run from March 1, 2021, through February 28, 2025 and will include direct payments of $7,000, a 9% increase in pay over the course of the contract and will preserve “premium-free health insurance coverage without the second, lower tier of health care for new hires.”
https://thescallop.org/2021/07/usw-ratifies-contract-with-ati-strike-ends-after-15-weeks
USW ratifies contract with ATI, strike ends after 15 weeksLocal News / July 14, 2021 July 14, 2021 / By Sawyer Pollitt Striking USW members at a June 21 demonstration outside of the ATI plant in New Bedford's South End. Photo by Sawyer Pollitt // The Scallop The drive down East Rodney French Blvd. i...
“It is with tremendous pleasure and great relief that we announce our 2021-22 season and welcome you back at full capacity this fall,” said Rosemary Gill, Executive Director, Zeiterion Theatre.
The Zeiterion Pac is open again for its 2021-22 season. Tonight, the Z is showing "Ma Belle, My Beauty," as a part of Cinema New Bedford: Ma Belle, My Beauty with the New Bedford Film Society.
https://thescallop.org/2021/07/press-release-zeiterion-announces-2021-22-season-reopens-at-full-capacity
[Press Release] Zeiterion announces 2021 -22 season, reopens at full capacityCulture / July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021 / By Guest Contributor Photo by Sawyer Pollitt // The Scallop Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is elated to re-open its doors at full capacity this fall for its 2021-2022 season after 1...
“Everyone can agree, for the most part, that progress is a good thing. We need to progress as a society to address the issues that we have,” said Boyer. “We can disagree on how we get there but we’re all playing for the same team, we’re all playing for each other and our communities.” Committee to Elect Zach Boyer for Ward 5 City Council of New Bedford
https://thescallop.org/2021/07/zach-boyer-runs-for-new-bedfords-ward-5-council-seat
Zach Boyer runs for New Bedford’s Ward 5 council seatLocal News / July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021 / By Sawyer Pollitt Courtesy of Zach Boyer Some residents of New Bedford may have already met Zach Boyer. Since his campaign for the Ward 5 city council seat began earlier this year, Boyer has made a poin...
In 2017, New Bedford-based non-profit Mercy Meals and More lost its director, several board members and their place in the community. Now, in 2021, the organization is back and ready to do what it does best — help the people of New Bedford.
https://thescallop.org/2021/07/mercy-meals-more-keeping-their-foot-in-the-door
Mercy Meals & More keeping their foot in the doorLocal News / July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021 / By Meagan Lincoln Volunteers from Mercy Meals & More prepare meals at the Pilgrim United Church of Christ. Photo courtesy of Mercy Meals & More In 2017, New Bedford-based non-profit Mercy Meals & More lost its....
In 1969, El Salvador and Honduras had a war over a soccer game, but they can agree on one thing — the pupusa.
Contributing Editor Rafael Pizarro gives the rundown on some of his favorite spots in New Bedford to grab a pupusa.
https://thescallop.org/2021/07/ode-to-the-pupusa-the-best-pupusa-spots-in-new-bedford
Ode to the Pupusa: the best pupusa spots in New BedfordColumns / July 5, 2021 July 5, 2021 / By Rafael Pizarro In 1969, El Salvador and Honduras had a war over a soccer game, but they can agree on one thing — the pupusa. A delicious, pancake-like snack made of cornmeal or rice flour and stuffed wi...
“It wasn’t much of a pivot,” said Mitchell. “We’re still building a performance space, it’s just one that we can pack up at the end of the night and take somewhere else.”
The Collective NB needs to raise $10,000 to match a Mass Development grant. To do this, the group started a patronicity crowdfunding campaign that ends on June 30 and has already raised $4,340.
https://thescallop.org/2021/06/vaudeville-returns-to-new-bedford-with-the-collectives-192021
Vaudeville returns to New Bedford with The Collective’s ‘192021’Culture / June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021 / By Sawyer Pollitt Photo courtesy of The Collective When was the last time you saw live theater? Probably a little over one year ago. When was the last time you saw a vaudeville show? Probabl...
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Reporters and editors from The Scallop set up shop on Purchase Street alongside artists and performers at 20Mi2 this month. Our goal: find out what’s on people’s minds and what they’re doing out on the town in New Bedford. Scallop reporters MJ Herrup and Rafael Pizarro spoke to Manny Escobar about why he relocated to New Bedford, what he loves about the city, and what needs to change. Pictured is Manny Escobar. Photo by Rafael Pizarro. https://thescallop.org/2022/06/a-look-back-on-june-22-the-people-speak-on-new-bedford
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