#22 - Marcus Coward

In this episode, Marcus Coward joins us to break down some of the biggest stories making headlines in the South Coast:

• The second fatal accident on the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge — why is this area becoming a hot spot for tragedy?

• A drive-by shooting on I-95 in Fall River, allegedly carried out by masked men — what we know so far.

• New Bedford’s new police chief steps in — what challenges lie ahead for local law enforcement?

• No mayoral election in New Bedford this year — we explain why and dive into the impact of 4-year terms.

• Why are local elections so uncompetitive, and what would it take to change that?

• Plus, we share ideas on what kinds of businesses we’d love to see open up in New Bedford.