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N a remarkable display of community support and dedication to education, the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee hosted an event at the Whaling City Museum to award 30 scholarships totaling $55,500 to deserving students from the Greater New Bedford area. The ceremony, attended by distinguished guests including Mayor John Mitchell, doctors, lawyers, and community leaders, celebrated the achievements of these exceptional students and their commitment to pursuing higher education.

New Bedford's newest laundromat Xpress Laundry is a new Black-owned business with a mission statement.

New Bedford's newest laundromat Xpress Laundry is a new Black-owned business with a mission statement.

COVID did a hatchet job on the finances of Fairhaven-based M.O.L.I.F.E., one of the most regarded nonprofits on the SouthCoast, and now it is looking for help.

Fairhaven-based M.O.L.I.F.E. works with intellectually and physically challenged adults to enhance their lives.

Fairhaven-based M.O.L.I.F.E. works with intellectually and physically challenged adults to enhance their lives.

Bluesman James Montgomery is joining Chubby and Tiny Tavares, Michael 'Tunes' Antunes, and others in celebration of New Bedford's Cape Verdean Recognition Week.

There's plenty to celebrate this week in New Bedford, in recognition of the Cape Verdean people and their culture.

Advance of CV Recognition celebrations

There's plenty to celebrate this week in New Bedford, in recognition of the Cape Verdean people and their culture.