Artists like the cheap lofts; chefs come from around the world to plan their menus; Marriott is building a new hotel on the harbor. Could the rough and tumble city of New Bedford actually be – dare we say it - hip? Tonight, Chronicle discovers why some city boosters are claiming there's a new New Bedford rising. Plus, we'll see why it continues to be the highest grossing fishing port in the country. All that, and Fado, too!

The New New Bedford: Segment One
The new New Bedford: Segment Two
The new New Bedford: Segment Three
The new New Bedford: Segment Four

Show Resources:

Our Sisters' School
Our Sisters' School

City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford

Sid Wainer & Son
Sid Wainer

John Magnan (sculptor)
John Magnan

New Bedford Whaling Museum
Whaling Museum

The Black Whale
The Black Whale

Antonio’s (Portuguese Restaurant)
508-990-3636

Umass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts
CVPA

“Down at the Docks” (book on NB fishermen), Rory Nugent
Down At The Docks

New Bedford Economic Development Council
NBEDC