Venus de Milo restaurant will reopen this fall; South Coast Rail delays: Top stories
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was.
Top stories this past week included:
A look at the top-performing local athletes of the week. These were the standouts this past week, including the impressive and unbeaten Case field hockey team.
The latest Greater Fall River real estate report, featuring an executive ranch in Tiverton that sold for $1,050,000. The William Barton Drive home has more than 5,000 square feet of living space, and has a sunny-open concept layout with dark hardwood floors, a beautiful stone fireplace, and a relaxing farmer’s porch. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers.
These were the most read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:
Venus de Milo restaurant to reopen after 'multimillion-dollar improvements'
An icon is ready to return.
Three and a half years after its COVID-related closure, the Venus de Milo will be opening its doors again this fall.
Monte Ferris Jr., the third-generation owner who runs the family business along with his father Monte Ferris Sr., has announced "multimillion-dollar improvements" are underway at the sprawling 7.5-acre property at 75 GAR Highway, helping to usher in a renaissance for the region's largest event center.
Here's everything you need to know, and what you can expect when the Venus once more welcomes guests.
'Next level': Venus de Milo to reopen after 'multimillion-dollar improvements'
South Coast Rail passenger service is being delayed
Commuter rail riders will have to wait a little longer to climb aboard South Coast Rail.
The latest timetable for passenger service from Fall River and New Bedford is now summer of 2024.
Here's what's going on with the delays, how the project is progressing, and what happens next.
60-second read: South Coast Rail passenger service is being delayed
After poor showing in preliminary, City Councilor Pam Laliberte withdraws from election
City Councilor and former council president Pam Laliberte withdrew her candidacy for a fifth term, six days after coming in 13th place out of 19 candidates in last week’s preliminary.
Her withdrawal now makes way for newcomer Joseph Salvador to have his name placed on November's City Council ballot.
Laliberte delivered her notice of withdrawal on Monday.
City election: After poor showing in preliminary, City Councilor Pam Laliberte withdraws from election
Somerset fourth grader set to play golf at world famous Pebble Beach
Don't be surprised if you see Reese Hunsinger at St. Andrew's someday.
Thanks to her superb golf game, the 9-year-old Somerset resident has been selected by Foresight Sports to play three dream rounds of golf at three California Monterrey Peninsula golf courses, including the world famous Pebble Peach.
Young golfer to play in California: Somerset fourth grader set to play golf at world famous Pebble Beach
Inspiring Black light bulb inventor finally gets headstone and recognition in Fall River
After 95 years, there is now a headstone for Black inventor Lewis Latimer at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Latimer, born in 1848 in Chelsea to parents who escaped enslavement in Virginia, was an extraordinary inventor, draftsman, writer and artist, working alongside the likes of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Alva Edison.
In addition to his work on the light bulb, he was known for innovating an early form of air conditioning.
His memorial was unveiled with a special ceremony at Oak Grove.
Lewis Latimer memorial: Inspiring Black light bulb inventor finally gets headstone and recognition in Fall River
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