FALL RIVER — What City Councilor Andrew Raposo termed “the gap of nothing” on South Main Street between Government Center and Columbia Street has proven difficult to revitalize.

Christopher Silvia in front of Christopher's at 1816 South Main St. Fall River Thursday, May 23, 2024.

In downtown Fall River that place is 159 South Main St., where a restaurant has been taking shape over the past three months at the long-vacant space — the aptly named Origen Bar & Grill.

(WJAR) — A Fall River restaurant is forced to temporarily shut its doors after a fire left its storage room and kitchen damaged. The fire broke out at Marisqueira Azores Restaurant on South Main ...

A building on South Main Street in Fall River is damaged following a fire, Thursday, June 1, 2023. The building is home to Glam Lounge Salon and Spa, Marisqueira Azores Restaurant, and multiple ...

There is also a job fair set for April 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MassHire Fall River Career Center, 446 N. Main St., Fall River.

There is also a job fair set for April 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MassHire Fall River Career Center, 446 N. Main St., Fall River.

The city plans to attack the issue by attracting new businesses, like Fiesta Taqueria at 362 S. Main St., to settle in among staple establishments like Harry's Restaurant at 270 S. Main St.