There are 41 Flock cameras in Fall River. Police say they've been helpful & the department's rules already in place protect the public against their misuse. Privacy advocates aren't so sure. www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

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Fall River Police operate 41 Flock cameras, which automatically log license plate data. They're controversial, but police say they're also helpful.

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I sat with the mom of the young man who drowned in South Watuppa Pond in Fall River & learned more about him. He & his family were on the brink of building new lives for themselves: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Mom of Fall River teen who drowned forges a path forward | Exclusive

A 17-year-old who drowned this month was on the brink of a new life. His passing has left the family devastated.

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Weaver’s Cove is claiming “a total miscarriage of justice” & wants a new trial after a jury decided that not only was its land taken by eminent domain worth less than it thought, but that it *owes money* to the MBTA, which took it: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

'Miscarriage of justice'? New trial sought in MBTA land-taking | Exclusive

A lawsuit by Weaver's Cove against the MBTA backfired, costing the company over $755K. They say a jury's decision 'defies common sense.'

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our report about crime data in Fall River shows that most crimes have trended down in recent years, & a sizable contingent of people on FB is extremely angry about this. Upset about crime, yet deeply unhappy that there's not more crime on the books ...? www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

New report shows crime down in Fall River, with key exceptions

Fall River police report an 11.2% drop in violent crime for early 2026, though homicides and reported rapes have increased.

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Dig deeper into the City of Fall River Police Department's batch of crime data w interactive charts & context. And how does FR's homicide rate compare to other local cities? www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

New report shows crime down in Fall River, with key exceptions

Fall River police report an 11.2% drop in violent crime for early 2026, though homicides and reported rapes have increased.

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I got a first look inside the Swansea movie theater shuttered since COVID & except for a six-year layer of dust it’s like it only closed yesterday. My talk with entertainment mogul Bill Hanney about what to expect: www.heraldnews.com/story/entert...

New owner of Swansea's movie theater gives tour, shares plans | Exclusive

Reopening within weeks, Bill Hanney plans upgrades to revive the long-shuttered Swansea Mall theater - the former Regal Cinemas - closed since 2020.

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reading Working by Studs Terkel (excellent book btw), & boy did piano tuners have a full day’s labor in 1972. With no detectable irony this guy says his average work day has at least 5 pianos and “a couple of harpsichords mixed in.” What a world!

The family in a brutal double homicide involving a pitchfork confronted a relative of the suspect outside court, and said they want the suspect to "suffer" www.heraldnews.com/story/news/c...

Family in pitchfork homicide says suspect must 'suffer' | Exclusive

Vitor Francisco Gomes remains held without bail as families of the two victims call for justice in the case.

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A year after Gabriel House, Fall River still hasn't fully met minimum fire staffing standards & is using trucks that could be "put in a [expletive] parade as an antique." Are we safer now than we were then, and what else can we do? I asked the experts: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/f...

Does Fall River have the manpower to stop another Gabriel House fire?

A year after Gabriel House, the Fall River Fire Department still has not met minimum staffing standards and is running short on equipment.

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I talked with a maintenance man who’s in & out of Gabriel House, saving the residents’ things. He had a conversation with one man just before the fire that still haunts him: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/f...

'Their lives meant something.' Gabriel House survivors speak

A former Gabriel House resident shares hope as others struggle, and a maintenance man reunites people with their possessions one year after the fire.

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Outside Gabriel House, a sign warns that the property is monitored 24 hours a day. People didn't always keep an eye on Gabriel House. Now, a year after the deadly fire, someone’s always watching. If you read one story about the anniversary, make it this one: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/f...

Gabriel House fire aftermath haunts Fall River a year later

A year later, a locked gate and fading memorials in Fall River mark a tragedy as Gabriel House families wait for answers and accountability.

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A spokesman for the owner of Gabriel House has issued condolences to the victims & defended itself from accusations, nearly one year after the deadly fire: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Gabriel House owner says victims 'ever in our hearts' year after fire

The former Gabriel House assisted living facility offered condolences to the victims of the deadly fire and defended itself in a statement.

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Two recent rulings have not gone in favor of the Gabriel House fire victims, including one that reduces any potential damages by almost $1 million. I dove into the recent batch of court docs: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Bad news for Gabriel House fire victims as bank takes $1M | Exclusive

Fire victims suing Gabriel House got two doses of bad news, including seeing about $1M less in potential damages.

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Fall River schools have hired a new CFO from Brockton -- who was let go after an $18M deficit was discovered & sued that city www.heraldnews.com/story/news/e...

Fall River hires fired Brockton schools CFO who sued city | Exclusive

Ex-Brockton Superintendent Kathleen Smith, who is currently Fall River's interim superintendent, praised Aldo Petronio's background and experience.

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the disgraced ex-mayor Jasiel Correia is almost ready to celebrate his own independence day after his 6-year prison term for fraud wraps up. But why is he being freed after only 4 years? More here: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/c...

Former mayor Jasiel Correia a week away from leaving prison for fraud

Jasiel Correia is almost ready to celebrate his own independence day, with his 6-year prison term for fraud and corruption nearly over. What's next?

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A homicide like the one earlier this week in the picturesque seaside town of Mattapoisett is extremely unusual. Exactly HOW unusual is violent crime here? I dug into the statistics & the archives: www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/c...

How rare is crime in Mattapoisett? Homicide is town's 3rd in 40 years

Violent crimes are extremely rare in Mattapoisett, and homicides even rarer. A look at the crimes that have rocked this quiet seaside town.

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Holy Name Church has taken Fall River & the Zoning Board of Appeals to Land Court, arguing it should be able to build a parking lot on its property. I talked w the pastor about it & read the legal docs: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Diocese takes Fall River zoning board to Land Court over parking lot

Holy Name Church has taken the city to Land Court, asking it to overturn a ZBA decision and allow it to build a parking lot on its land.

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buses in Fall River & New Bedford continue to be fare-free for FY 2027 with ridership at record levels. How many people use it? A look at the numbers (with a colorful chart) www.heraldnews.com/story/busine...

SRTA buses are fare-free another year, ridership soars to record level

Fare-free city bus service in Fall River and New Bedford keeps rolling as revenue from the “millionaire’s tax,” and ridership, are rising.

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DID YOU KNOW: Fall River has the 4th most billboards of any city statewide? The City Council is looking at new rules that could limit them, especially on the waterfront. Some info on where they are (including an interactive map) & what other cities do: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Fall River council signals it may limit billboards along waterfront

The city's waterfront may have a bright future, but the City Council could limit how bright, signaling new rules for electronic billboards.

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Lizzie Borden is back at her old church, a beautiful historic building. And Miss Lizzie’s Coffee in Fall River has big plans for the space to include much more than a cafe. I visited & talked with the Pereiras & the building owner: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Exclusive: Miss Lizzie's Coffee has big plans to be a cultural center

Miss Lizzie's Coffee is leaving behind any bad blood from its Second Street location, with major expansion plans at the Historic Abbey.

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The MBTA was accused of underpaying for land it took by eminent domain to build the layover station in Fall River — but a jury did some calculating & came up with a surprising figure: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Jury finds MBTA did not underpay for Weaver's Cove — and is owed money

A jury found the MBTA did not underpay for 18 acres of land taken for South Coast Rail, and is even due some money back.

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The building inspector says Fall River’s old police station is collapsing inside & that despite efforts to save it, it’s being demolished “if I have to chisel it down myself” — some truly choice quotes from a very frustrated man in here www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Fall River inspector says old police station 'collapsing' inside

A frustrated building inspector Glenn Hathaway said the old Fall River police station must go 'if I have to chisel it down myself.'

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The state report on Fall River schools released yesterday has a lot to say about the School Committee, saying members have overstepped authority, acted unprofessionally with “embarrassing” meetings, caused low morale among staff & more: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/e...

State report says staff call Fall River school board meetings 'circus'

A state report faults the Fall River School Committee for overstepping its authority and having meetings that resemble a 'circus.'

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I’m in court today & spoke with the girlfriend of one of the victims in a gruesome pitchfork double homicide in Fall River: “Any time he walked into a room, everyone started smiling” www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Fall River man charged in gruesome double homicide, details revealed

A Fall River man faces murder charges after a gruesome double homicide where one victim was found with a pitchfork.

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One year in, how is the MBTA commuter rail working to change the SouthCoast? What can cities do better? The mayors of Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton talked about development, the economy, housing & more. Plus, what's coming to rail next: www.heraldnews.com/story/busine...

Is South Coast Rail working? Four area mayors banking on connection

Bridgewater State hosted the mayors of Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton to talk South Coast Rail: What's working and how to improve it.

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one of the most beautiful homes in Fall River has been sold, & is back in local hands after it was being used as an illegal Airbnb. What we know of the new owners: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Historic Highland Ave. mansion at center of Airbnb fight is sold

One of Fall River's most iconic homes, a castle-like mansion that a previous owner used as an Airbnb, is back in local hands.

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The Venus de Milo banquet hall has taken a "significant" hit after the town Board of Health made & then rescinded allegations of poor food safety including serving raw chicken. We sat down with the owner to straighten this whole thing out: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...

Venus de Milo owner says 'public is safe,' 'false info' hurt business

Venus de Milo owner Monte Ferris Jr. says now-revoked health board orders were a 'hit to our reputation that we didn't deserve.'

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A little bit of a deeper dive into Swansea’s food safety issues with the iconic Venus de Milo restaurant and banquet hall, & why the town recently changed its food regulations which could keep its doors shut: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/l...

Venus De Milo issues go 'back to 2023,' Swansea health director says

Swansea's Board of Health updated its policies April 9. Then a judge allowed the Venus De Milo restaurant to stay open. What's next?

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Our entire economy is being artificially propped up by astrology for men: AI, crypto, sports betting, and prediction markets. It's an economy shaped entirely by male insecurity and lack of impulse control, and we'll all pay the price.