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Standard-Times
dispatch. com > story > entertainment > 02/13/2026 > explore-new-bedford-says-tourism-trending-up-plans-for-2026 > 88643816007

Explore New Bedford attracting tourists to the city. Here's their plan

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (112+ words) New Bedford is using a new data platform to track visitor origins and length of stay to inform its tourism strategy. Early data shows an increase in visitors, particularly from Boston, which may be. .. Explore New Bedford attracting tourists to…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > press-release > story > 164714 > three-generations-one-mission-massad-movers-celebrates-over-60-years-serving-worcester

Three Generations, One Mission: Massad Movers Celebrates Over 60 Years Serving Worcester

4+ week, 12+ hour ago  (603+ words) We have moved some families three times over the years," said Philip Massad. Parents, then their kids, now their grandkids. That kind of trust is not something you take lightly. It pushes you to keep getting better every single year....

State Journal-Register
dispatch. com > story > business > 03/18/2026 > springfield-city-council-approves-new-cannabis-dispensary > 89191092007

New cannabis dispensary approved by Springfield City Council

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (323+ words) SPRINGFIELD " A new cannabis dispensary took a major step forward to reality after a positive vote from Springfield City Council. Alderman voted 9-0 in favor to approve a conditional zoning permit for 1401 S. Dirksen Parkway in ward three to operate as an…...

Standard-Times
dispatch. com > story > news > 02/18/2026 > new-bedford-ma-parking-rule-changes-approved > 88723952007

New Bedford parking changes to support housing, but skeptics remain

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (347+ words) NEW BEDFORD " City councilors approved revamped parking rules that reduce parking requirements for all commercial and industrial districts and most residential zones. But the reduction in multi-family zones from requiring two spots per unit to one continued to be a…...

State Journal-Register
dispatch. com > story > business > 02/18/2026 > springfield-businesses-custom-cup-and-daisey-janes-broken-into-over-valentines-day-weekend > 88704327007

Two downtown Springfield businesses broken into over the weekend

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (250+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Multiple downtown businesses were broken into over the weekend in Springfield. The owners of Custom Cup Coffee found a massive hole in the front door of their coffee shop on Feb. 15. The inside of the business at 321 E. Monroe St....

dispatch. com
dispatch. com > story > news > regional > 02/17/2026 > springfield-residents-say-haitian-population-growth-brought-challenges > 88530100007

Haitians bring growth, challenges and unwanted attention to Springfield

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (115+ words) Springfield, a Central Ohio town of 60, 000, has gone from a Rust Belt city that suffered more than five decades of decline and population loss to a thriving city. Haitians bring growth, challenges and unwanted attention to Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Ohio " Downtown…...

dispatch. com
dispatch. com > story > news > politics > 02/02/2026 > springfield-faith-leaders-gather-day-before-haitians-set-to-lose-tps > 88381431007

Springfield faith leaders pray for Haitians, call for compassion, justice

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (257+ words) Dozens of faith leaders, advocates gathered in Springfield, Ohio Feb. 2 to call for justice, protection from deportation for thousands of Haitians who stand to lose TPS. Springfield faith leaders pray for Haitians, call for compassion, justice So many people packed…...

dispatch. com
dispatch. com > story > news > state > 01/28/2026 > bracing-for-ice-ohio-city-asks-federal-agents-to-display-ids > 88399494007

Springfield to ICE: please display ID and follow our police rules

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (95+ words) The city of Springfield is asking federal agents to wear their badges and follow local rules for police accountability. Springfield to ICE: please display ID and follow our police rules If federal agents show up in Springfield, city officials would…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > business > real-estate > 10/27/2025 > 6000-square-foot-canal-winchester-home-with-indoor-basketball-court-for-sale > 86840640007

Canal Winchester home listed for $600k has 6 BRs, 7 baths and an indoor half basketball court

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (613+ words) When Jason Skinner and his family underwent renovations on their 6, 000-square-foot home in Canal Winchester, they knew they wanted three things in particular. With four children in the picture, it was important to have six bedrooms " three more than the…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > news > 10/08/2025 > new-bedford-turnout-for-at-large-council-race-just-under-6 > 86575702007

Top 10 New Bedford city councilor-at-large candidates advance to Nov. 4 election

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (644+ words) NEW BEDFORD " The top 10 finishers in the city's Preliminary Election for city councilor-at-large now move on to vie for the five open at-large seats on the board in the Nov. 4 Municipal Election. In order of their finish, the top 10 were:…...