In this episode, Marcus Coward joins us to break down some of the biggest stories making headlines in the South Coast:
The second fatal accident on the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge — why is this area becoming a hot spot for tragedy?
A drive-by shooting on I-95 in Fall River, allegedly carried out by masked men — what we know so far.
New Bedford’s new police chief steps in — what challenges lie ahead for local law enforcement?
No mayoral election in New Bedford this year — we explain why and dive into the impact of 4-year terms.
Why are local elections so uncompetitive, and what would it take to change that?
Plus, we share ideas on what kinds of businesses we’d love to see open up in New Bedford.
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