I'm a English Writing major from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. As an intern with the Fun Morning Show, I'm getting great experience writing for a real world audience. I eventually want to work writing about professional sports, but working with animals and visual art are a few of my other passions.
Jon Faria
Dartmouth Responds To New Bedford On Opioid Crisis
Dartmouth Select Board Chairman Shawn McDonald says we need new tactics to win the war on drugs.
At Monday's meeting, the board discussed a recent letter sent by New Bedford's City Council regarding the surrounding area's resources for drug treatment...
Superintendent: Hay-Mac Teachers “Won’t Lose Their Position”
With the Hayden-McFadden school's new turnaround plan coming together, New Bedford Superintendent Pia Durkin says no one will lose their job during the re-application process, except for performance reasons.
On Wednesday, the School Committee discussed a number of recommendations to bring the low-performing school out of the level 4 designation, including requiring all staff and faculty to re-appl
Local Group Speaks Against Acushnet LNG Facility
The proposed LNG expansion facility in Acushnet didn't gain much support from residents after Monday's Board of Selectmen meeting.
Roger Cabral of South Coast Neighbors United presented their case against the facility in front of a large crowd at the Council on Aging Center...
State Says More Class-Time, Teacher Development Could Help Hayden-McFadden
With New Bedford's Hayden-McFadden Elementary school showing little growth, the state is offering to help.
Russell Johnston of the Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education met with the School Committee on Wednesday. Johnston spoke about strategies for the school's new turnaround plan that have worked elsewhere in the state...
Fairhaven Selectmen Choose Senior Housing For Oxford School
On Monday night, Fairhaven's historic Oxford school took a major step toward becoming senior housing.
The Fairhaven Board of Selectmen voted 2-to-1 for the Stratford Group's proposal to turn the North Fairhaven building into 62+ residences...
Fantasy Football: Week 15 Picks
With the final weeks of fantasy football upon us, it's time to lock up the big win.
Some New Bedford Schools Show Improvement, Hayden-McFadden Stays The Same
Although some New Bedford elementary schools' PARCC results showed improvement, Superintendent Pia Durkin says the district still faces challenges.
At Monday's School Committee meeting, members recognized a number of schools for showing growth in their PARCC exam results...
Do The Patriots Still Have Fantasy Value?
Its been a rough few weeks for the New England Patriots in the real world. Has it been that bad for fantasy owners?
Fantasy Football: Week 13 Picks
Week 13 means it's your last chance to make the playoffs in your fantasy leagues. Are you in or out?
Hawthorn Sober House To Move Ahead Despite Opposition
Although New Bedford residents against the Hawthorn Street sober house made their voices heard on Tuesday night, it might not matter.
Developer, Steve Sheldon held an informational meeting at City Hall on his proposed sober house.
Much of the audience packed into City Hall's Ashely Room showed strong opposition to the idea of a sober living house being placed in a residential zoned neighborhood, i