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Past articles by Kerri:

Got an On the Run Cinnabun craving? New St. Luke's Hospital kiosk offers pastry and more

On the Run Cinnabun may have left New Bedford's West End but they continue to serve hospital staff. → Read More

Here's who is in compliance with New Bedford's COVID-19 vaccine and testing policy

After a city-wide vaccine and testing policy implementation on Nov. 15, more employees unions have reached agreements with the city. → Read More

City Council newcomer Shane Burgo vows to be 'a voice' in New Bedford's opioid crisis

During his first term, newcomer city councilor Shane Burgo plans to address the opioid crisis and its domino effect. → Read More

Here's what new School Committee member Ross Grace Jr. has on his agenda for 2022

Ross Grace Jr. will be sworn in as a school committee member on Jan. 3. This is what he plans to tackle during his term. → Read More

These students thought they were on the 'naughty list.' Instead they got $50 gift cards.

When students at Normandin Middle School were called down to the cafeteria, they thought they were in trouble, only to walk away with $50 gift cards. → Read More

'It gives you peace of mind': New Bedford families scoop up free at-home COVID tests

New Bedford middle schools distributed at-home testing kits for COVID-19 and residents were quick to grab a few for their families. → Read More

This little boy dreams of being a police officer someday. But first, he needs a new heart.

At just 5 years old, JJ Montalban of New Bedford has been in and out of hospitals since birth due to his congenital heart defect. → Read More

New Bedford to distribute free at-home COVID-19 test kits

To accommodate high COVID-19 transmission levels, New Bedford is offering free at-home test kits to residents. → Read More

New Bedford health officials compare HIV/AIDs epidemic to COVID. Why a comparison matters

Both HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 have been deadly and unpredictable. SouthCoast health officials compare the two. → Read More

New Bedford area schools adapt to a more inclusive health curriculum, despite guidelines

Adhering to state curriculum guidelines, schools continue to teach gender and sex education while incorporating modern day examples. → Read More

New Bedford hip-hop artist, author Tem Blessed publishes diverse graphic novel

Tem Blessed takes his experience of working with youth in the south end of New Bedford and turns it into a cultural and environmental graphic novel. → Read More

2,000 valentines were collected for nursing homes. Now, they're asking for Christmas cards

Jill Valadao began community projects to help elderly in nursing and assisted living homes. After a successful run, she's asking for holiday cards. → Read More

One dead as result of early Monday morning fire in New Bedford tenement

Nearly a dozen residents were displaced and one pronounced dead as a result of a fire early Monday morning. → Read More

'It's a system, not a period': 2,000 hygiene products donated to help New Bedford women, teens

In an effort to combat hygiene insecurity and stigma around the woman's menstrual cycle, Women's Fund collected hygiene products to donate to girls. → Read More

From hazard to holiday: Fairhaven family donates 30-foot tree to city

Once a hazard to a Fairhaven family, their tree is now the city's holiday centerpiece on the steps of the main public library in downtown New Bedford. → Read More

'Launching the city out of the pandemic': Mayor Mitchell outlines $80M COVID relief plans

New Bedford will allocate more than $80M in ARPA funds toward capital building programs and improving residents' lives. → Read More

Eighth-graders collect clothing and books for adolescents at Southcoast Behavioral Health

Two eighth-graders collected more than 350 pounds of clothing and books for adolescents at a mental hospital in just two weeks. → Read More

Voc-Tech has pitched a new admissions policy. Here's how it will benefit students.

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech has listened to students and parents and changed its admissions policy. → Read More

Fairhaven media students recognized at national level

Charlie Fernandes continues to take the film world by storm by winning awards for his music video. → Read More

New Bedford native appointed as assistant superintendent of Fairhaven Public Schools

Mark Balestracci will join the Fairhaven Public Schools administrative team on Dec. 13. He was previously principal at Mashpee Middle-High School. → Read More