As we kick off a new week, let’s take a look back at the week that was.
Top stories this past week included:
Places to celebrate New Year’s Eve on the SouthCoast.
In local sports, the 2024-25 high school boys basketball season recently got underway for Greater Fall River area teams. Here’s a look ahead at the season.
The latest SouthCoast Wonders: Brutalism stars in one of 2024’s best films; where can you see it?
A preview of the shows and exhibits happening in January at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River.
Greater Fall River’s top 10 best brushes with fame in 2024.
Fall River’s historic trolley was on a roll in 2024. What special events are next in 2025?
The SouthCoast Wind project gets the OK from Biden administration. Here’s what happens next.
2024 saw a housing development boom in Fall River. Will it continue in 2025?
These were the most read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:
2024 brought many tasty new Greater Fall River restaurants. Have you tried them all yet?
The Greater Fall River food scene is a vibrant one, and 2024 was another good year for local foodies.
Over a dozen restaurants and cafes made their debut in 2024. Locals also bid farewell to some longtime — and iconic — foodie staples.
Here’s a look at the local food scene in 2024.
Local restaurants: 2024 brought many tasty new Greater Fall River restaurants. Have you tried them all yet?
Former Fall River Catholic school to be rehabbed into 68 apartments
The Zoning Board of Appeals has unanimously approved the conversion of the historic structure on 37 Park St. — once the former home of Atlantis Charter School and the Dominican Academy — into 68 new market-rate apartments.
Here’s what we know, as of this writing.
Real estate: Former Fall River Catholic school to be rehabbed into 68 apartments: What to know
From the Archives: Christmas in Fall River back in the day
Herald News Photographer and Photo Editor Colin Furze brings Herald News readers to the Fall River of the past, with From the Archives.
In the latest From the Archives, get a look at Christmas in Fall River, back in the day.
From the Archives: Christmas in Fall River back in the day
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and its Fall River, Massachusetts, connection
You’re no doubt familiar with “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which today is considered a classic (and beloved) Christmas film.
But did you know about the film’s Fall River connection?
60-second read: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and its Fall River, Massachusetts, connection
‘Stressed’ Amazon driver tells police why he left 80 packages in woods ahead of Christmas
A “stressed” driver for Amazon admitted to ditching about 80 packages undelivered in the woods just days before the holiday, Lakeville police said.
Police said they’re not seeking any criminal charges, and the driver planned to report the incident to their manager.
Three totes full of undelivered packages from Amazon.com were discovered in the woods in Middleboro early Sunday morning Dec. 22, 2024, according to Lakeville police.
This is what happened to the packages, as of this writing, as well as a look at where Amazon workers have been striking, due to the holiday workload.
Amazon packages in woods: ‘Stressed’ Amazon driver tells police why he left 80 packages in woods ahead of Christmas
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Top stories: A look at new Greater Fall River restaurants in 2024
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