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The Viva Fall River recently embarked on a culinary journey of the citys go-to places for meat pies and wants you to do the same.

Things are heating up in kitchens across the city, as they gear up for the launch of Fall River Restaurant Week on Friday, March 25.

In the holiday season where nostalgia reigns, for people to feel nostalgic about their favorite retail shops too. Here are 13 classics we remember.

There are plenty of online Etsy shops that sell unique handmade goods made right here in Greater Fall River. Heres a list of a few to check out.

Take a look at some holiday craft fairs and markets popping up around Greater Fall River.

FALL RIVER — State Rep. Alan Silvia wants police officers as well as teacher aides in elementary and secondary schools to be better equipped in dealing with autistic children and adults. “It’s very important that paraprofessionals are trained to deal with autistic kids,” Silvia said referring to certified teacher aides. The 7th Bristol state rep also says police departments everywhere owe it to themselves and the public to require that academy recruits be given in-service training in ho...

Parents like Martinez say having even some in-person learning has been a lifesaver. But, it’s not perfect, and some parents are growing increasingly frustrated. Anthony Smith, a Fall River resident who described his 13-year-old son as “severely handicapped,” said four days of in-person learning is far better than none, but still not enough. He wishes the district would let its highest-need special education students spend five days a week in in-person classes. His son is given to outburst...