The carnival coming to the city was was a popular read last week. Here's a recap of the most-read Standard Times stories.

Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar opens June 7 in downtown New Bedford, offering a welcoming space to explore and taste unique wines ...

AHA! New Bedford Director Kim Goddard called June 'extra special' for AHA! as it gets to celebrate Pride Month in downtown ...

Local Blooms, a new flower and gift shop, has opened at 200 Union St. in New Bedford. The shop offers a variety of flowers, gifts, and plants, with a focus on a "flower bar" where customers can create ...

NEW BEDFORD — The newly opened South Coast Rail connecting New Bedford to Boston is already showing its impact, particularly at local establishments in the downtown restaurant scene. At ...

Costa plans to host workshops and events in the future. NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford’s blossoming downtown business scene has a vibrant new addition with the opening of a new flower and gift shop.

The downtown restaurant scene has observed some changes since the commuter rail opened on March 24. Here's what they had to say: ...