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Clean, cozy nail haven: If you like your manicures to last and your pedis to feel like a reset, Äkta Nails Studio in New Bedford takes “nails day” seriously with trend-forward designs, a cozy one-on-one vibe, and a big focus on hygiene and durability, so your hands and feet actually earn the compli…
Classic pies, local heart: Now run by longtime employee Luis DaSilva and his wife Carleen, Jimmy's Pizza keeps the 1980 vibes alive with crisp pies like the loaded Jimmy’s House Special, hearty Italian subs, and oven baked lasagna.
Fresh set, zero fuss: When you want great-looking nails without turning it into an afternoon project, Nash Unique Nails keeps things simple with easy online booking and straightforward service.
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The five stories New Bedford readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a priest with a beer can at a church in New Bedford, Massachusetts, church.
Full story at wcvb.com ↗
The facade of a New Bedford liquor store collapsed early Monday morning, causing a 75-foot long wooden awning to fall onto the sidewalk.
Full story at whdh.com ↗
New Bedford, Massachusetts, has seen a new makeshift thrift store operating out of the former Channel 6 building in New Bedford.
Full story at wbsm.com ↗
In the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, nearly 47% of Massachusetts's eligible public high schools were ranked in the top quarter of nearly 18,000 ranked schools across the country, the highest share of any state.
Full story at newbedfordguide.com ↗
Construction is underway on a Big Y Supermarket in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, which is expected to create strong competition for Stop & Shop and Walmart.
Full story at wbsm.com ↗
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