New Bedford Guide

On this episode, Dr. John Podkowa and Hannah Raymond NP, are discussing smoking cessation and taking general health questions. You can catch Health+ Weekly live at 7 PM every Wednesday on New Bedford Guide's Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. 

Attorney General Maura Healey called for an investigation into Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, citing concerns about the number of suicides in the two facilities run by the Sheriff. 

Chris sat down with Kevin Rosario from Gosnold on Cape Cod to discuss Kevin's drug addiction and recovery, and services offered in our area for help.

Mayor Mitchell discussed the change to an ordinance that will require landlords in New Bedford to post contact information at properties they do not live at. 

Mayor Mitchell discussed the status of marijuana production in New Bedford and the benefits to the city. 

Chris Resendes sat down with Helena Dasilva Hughes from the Immigrants Assistance Center to discuss the upcoming Citizenship Workshop.

Chris Resendes sat down with Jenn Blum from the Help Save Foundation to discuss domestic violence and questions posed since her last appearance. 

Press Conference: City officials to announce New Bedford’s designation as an Age-Friendly Community

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell discusses the highway killings that took place on Rute 140 and 195. 

The New Bedford Fire Department swore in their newest firefighters – Shawn Hay, Devon Maisonave, Peter Medeiros, Paul Britto, and Michael Talbot.

On a recent LGBTQ Voice episode, we talked with children who have LGBTQ parents. Catch The LGBTQ Voice on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page every Tuesday at 7 pm.

The LGBTQ Voice discusses the difference between sexual orientation vs. gender identity. You can catch The LGBTQ Voice on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page live every Tuesday at 7pm.

Dr. John Podkowa and Hannah Raymond NP sat down with Linda Clark and Amy Hartnett to discuss pharmacy and diabetic medications. You can catch Health+ Weekly live at 7 PM every Wednesday. Make sure to click the Live Notification button so you don't miss any shows!

This episode Hannah Raymond, NP is joined by vascular surgeon Dr. Richard Pin to discuss venous diseases and varicose veins.  Be sure to subscribe and catch the show every week live on Wednesday on New Bedford Guide's Facebook page at 7 pm.

On this episode of Health+ Weekly Dr. John Podkowa and NP Hannah Raymond answered general health questions.  You can catch Health+ Weekly live at 7 PM every Wednesday on New Bedford Guide's Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

In a joint press conference, Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI) represented by Hugh Cowperthwaite along with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, Ed Anthes-Washburn, New Bedford Port Authority, Scott Soares, Massachusetts Aquaculture Association & Massachusetts Shellfish Initiative, Seth Garfield, Cuttyhunk Oysters released a new report analyzing the aquaculture industry along Massachusetts South Coast with a focus on future development potential and current challenges facing aquaculturists today. The report contains an overview of current aquaculture operations in the region along with recommendations identifying resources, developmental strategies, and future opportunities for the industry going forward. Speakers will highlight the proposed Aquaculture Development in New Bedford and its potential impact for growth in the immediate future.

Southcoast Health+ Weekly's Dr. John Podkowa and Hannah Raymond discussed concussions and injury prevention with Joe Scott, Manager of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention and Kathy Thornton, Team Leader Injury Prevention.  Be sure to subscribe and catch the show every week live on Wednesday on New Bedford Guide's Facebook page at 7 pm.

Mayor Mitchell discusses the case of a 23-year old New Bedford man with 40 adult arraignments being arrested for selling Fentanyl three days after being released on $350 bail for an assault with a dangerous weapon charge.

Mayor Mitchell shares his thoughts on the New Bedford Highway Killings cold case hitting 30 years. 

Mayor Mitchell provides an update on the New Bedford marijuana moratorium that recently passed the New Bedford City Council effectively prohibiting recreational sales in the city.