Looking for a reason to get outside this weekend? The South Coast has you covered, and then some. Between a grape-stomping harvest party in Dartmouth and a medieval faire on the Fairhaven waterfront, there’s no shortage of local flavor to enjoy. Harvest Festival at Running Brook Vineyards 📍 335 Ol

Looking for a way to skip Boston traffic and long TSA lines? Starting September 29, travelers out of New Bedford will have a new option. Cape Air is launching twice-daily, year-round flights from New Bedford Regional Airport to Logan International Airport in Boston. This is the first time in recen

Dartmouth has been talking about a recreation center for years. The vision is simple: a centralized space where the community can gather, especially during the school year. The reality has been more complicated. The project stalled when the former town administrator left, and funding was temporari

Looking for something fun to do with the kids before the summer winds down? The Dartmouth Cultural Center has you covered. They are hosting a free scavenger hunt for children ages 3 to 12 and it is the perfect way to get out, explore, and maybe even win a prize. How it Works Pick up your scavenger

According to the latest midyear housing forecast from realtor.com, home sales across the U.S. could hit a new 30-year low in 2025. That might sound like national-level data, but if you're buying or selling in South Dartmouth, Westport, or anywhere along the South Coast, it’s worth paying attention

The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament returns to Madeira Field from July 31 to August 3, bringing four full days of food, music, and celebration to the heart of New Bedford. With free admission and entertainment across five stages, this is one of the largest Portuguese festivals in the world and a hig

Big news for anyone living or thinking about living on the South Coast: SRTA just extended its free fare program for another year. On top of that, they’re rolling out new microtransit vans to help more people connect to the South Coast Rail stations in New Bedford and Fall River. And while this sou

If you spend your summers out on the water like so many of us in the South Coast, here’s something you’ll want to keep on your radar. Massachusetts has just passed a new law that will require boaters to carry valid safety certificates—and it goes into effect sooner than you might think. Signed int

The MBTA just announced some updates to the South Coast Rail schedule starting July 21. If you’ve been riding the train regularly or are considering giving it a try, here’s a quick breakdown of what’s changing and why it matters. These adjustments come after months of feedback from riders about re

If you’re trying to sneak in a summer getaway without packing the car for hours, let’s talk about two great options: Newburyport and South Boston. SouthCoast Today just featured both as must-visit spots, and while they’re totally different, each one has a lot to offer depending on your mood. Newbur

  If you’ve been following local news in New Bedford, you may have heard that the City Council just voted to pull funding from the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. A few weeks ago, councilors had unanimously approved $500,000 to support The Z’s transition to an independent nonprofit. But in a surp

Dartmouth Is Making a Housing Plan. Here’s Why You Should Actually Care. The town of Dartmouth is updating its Housing Production Plan. Sounds boring I know.... But this five-year plan will directly impact what kind of housing gets built here, who can afford to live here, and how our town grows. T

  If you’ve ever rented an apartment in Massachusetts, you know how quickly the upfront costs can add up. First month’s rent, last month’s rent, security deposit, and on top of that, a broker fee that can cost another full month’s rent. That could soon change. As part of the newly passed state bud

As we light the grills, watch the fireworks, and take a moment to celebrate Independence Day, it’s easy to forget that the American Revolution didn’t just happen in textbooks or battlefields far from home. It happened here too, right along our South Coast shorelines. One of the lesser-known but dee

For anyone who knows me well, this will come as no surprise: I am obsessed with the Real Housewives. It’s honestly one of the only shows I’ve stuck with consistently over the years, and I have absolutely no shame about it. Whether it’s the drama, the over-the-top homes, or the sheer joy of watching

One of the best parts of summer on the South Coast is how close we are to the water, but if you’ve ever tried to park at Horseneck on a July weekend, you know not every beach is exactly peaceful and quiet. That’s why I loved a recent roundup from Frugal Flyer listing 95 of the best “secret beaches

One of the things I love most about living on the South Coast is how easy it is to unplug, slow down, and enjoy the outdoors, without needing to go far. And when the weather warms up, freshwater fishing is one of those quiet, low-key activities that’s just good for the soul. Whether you’re a season

  Just like anything in life, you learn and adapt as you go. Today’s lesson? Contrast matters. What looks great on a computer screen can look completely different out in the real world.   Huge thanks to everyone who kindly let me know that my old real estate signs were basically unreadable. You wer

There’s a lot of conversation happening right now about infrastructure in New Bedford—and for good reason. A proposal currently making its way through the City Council would approve up to $70 million in bonds to upgrade the city’s water, sewer, and harbor systems. If approved, it could be one of t

For the first time in over a decade, there are officially more home sellers than buyers in the U.S., according to a recent Redfin report. That’s right—500,000 more sellers than buyers right now. If you’re wondering what that means for our local market, here’s my take, in plain (and friendly) Englis