The papal conclave to elect the Catholic Church's 267th pope begins May 7. Cardinal Humberto Medeiros of Fall River participated in two papal conclaves, both in 1978. Cardinal Sean O'Malley ...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — In an effort to try to fill some of the district's open teaching positions, Fall River Public Schools hosted a job fair Saturday morning. Representatives from several ...

FALL RIVER — The Preservation Society of Fall River issued its list of the best-preserved buildings in the city for 2025, with kudos given to five buildings ranging from iconic parts of the city ...

The Diocese of Fall River recently opened the Faustina Center, a place to store supplies for needy families and mothers. Pregnant women and families serviced by the center receive financial ...

FALL RIVER — The Fall River Public Library will host events for Children’s Book Week. According to a community announcement, the library will celebrate from May 5 to 10 with two special ...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — A shrine at a historic Fall River church has been restored to its former glory. Over the last 18 months, the St. Anne Preservation Society, with financial support from ...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — April 30, 2025, marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. Veterans and local officials gathered in Fall River on Wednesday at the Vietnam ...

The Rev. Jim Hornsby of Fall River was among two Episcopal priests who brought Cambodian refugee families to the city. (This story was updated to add new information.) FALL RIVER — On Quequechan ...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The Fall River City Council is once again asking Mayor Paul Coogan to consider other candidates to serve as the city’s police chief. Councilors voted against ...

If you’re looking for something special, or a nice meal to share, there are plenty of options around the Greater Fall River area. Mother’s Day is for celebrating our moms and the people in our ...

The Fall River Public Library's Superhero Costume Contest is on now. Kids ages 3 to 12 can design costumes, with prizes available in three categories. Entry forms are available at the library.

Monday, April 7 was the first day for candidates to declare their intent to run in the municipal races in Fall River this year. Incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan is the lone candidate in the mayoral ...