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Groundwork! + AHA!

By Steven Froias | November 28, 2017

It’s almost as exciting as chocolate meeting peanut butter and producing Reese’s. And, why it took so long to happen is like a head-slapping, “I shoulda had a V-8” epiphany.…

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The Friendly Green Bean Coffee Making Machine

By Scruffy McFoodsnob | November 27, 2017

Always sunny in new bedford For people on the go, it’s important to have that go-to spot for your coffee and breakfast accouterments.  Green Bean, the coffee shop on the corner…

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YOUR WEEKEND: Post-Thanksgiving Survival Guide

By Steven Froias | November 24, 2017

Whether you ate too much, traveled too far or fought over politics at the dinner table, Black Friday doesn’t have to be a day of consumer excess. It can be…

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Why Gratitude Looks Good on You

By Sarah | November 20, 2017

I asked Groundwork! members what they are thankful for, and I discovered an unexpected result. Here’s why gratitude makes you look good.

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YOUR WEEKEND: Remembering, giving thanks and butts out

By Steven Froias | November 16, 2017

Transgender Day of Remembrance Beginning FRIDAY, NOV. 17 – A special screening of the acclaimed documentary, “The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson’” at the New Bedford Whaling Historical…

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Member Spotlight: Mindy Wallis

By Sarah | November 16, 2017
MIndy Wallis

“As a newcomer to New Bedford, Groundwork has been invaluable. I’ve gotten referrals to doctors, dentists, and auto repair shops, found people to take moving boxes off my hands, and gotten advice on who to support in the local elections. I’ve met other members of the community, become a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and made some business connections. And most importantly, I’ve met a lot of warm, friendly people who’ve made me and my family feel very welcome.”

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Small Works = Big Idea

By Steven Froias | November 15, 2017

The packages have been arriving daily for some time now. Via USPS. Via UPS. Via Fedex. It’s been a constant stream of large manila envelopes and boxes of all shapes…

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It Ain’t about the Talk: What I learned speaking at TEDx New Bedford

By Sarah | November 13, 2017
Sarah at TEDx New Bedford

Groundwork co-founder Sarah Athanas took the stage at TEDx New Bedford. She found that stepping into the spotlight is an exercise in losing your ego. Here’s why the good stuff is what happens before those 15 minutes on stage.

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YOUR WEEKEND: DANNYx2; TEDx; and more…

By Steven Froias | November 9, 2017

Operation: Food Drop FRIDAY, NOV. 10 – Here’s a good event – and a better cause. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Buttonwood Park and lasting until 2:00 p.m., you can…

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SARAHx at TEDx New Bedford

By Steven Froias | November 8, 2017

This Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 is TEDx New Bedford day in the city. If you’ve never been, here’s what it’s all about: In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx…

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