Emily Scherny

1 day ago | heraldnews.com | Emily Scherny |Dan Medeiros

Fall River received a $25,000 grant through Bloomberg Philanthropies and Asphalt Art. The city planned two street mural locations at some of its busiest intersections to calm traffic, both of which Bloomberg rejected. Earlier this month, the city shared it would seek a new location to install a street mural and make use of the money, but no spot has been located yet. FALL RIVER — Fall River has tried for a year to install a street mural in two of its busiest intersections.

2 weeks ago | heraldnews.com | Dan Medeiros |Emily Scherny

Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. A cyberattack on the Fall River public school system computers was discovered Monday. The system remains down and will likely remain down for the rest of the week. Superintendent Tracy Curley said the district does not have insurance to mitigate the fallout, and that the cost of data recovery will be paid out of pocket.

3 weeks ago | heraldnews.com | Emily Scherny |Dan Medeiros

Former Fall River police chief Paul Gauvin was the subject of an investigation into accusations of policy violations. The investigation detailed incidents of improper firearm storage, and accusations he left a threatening message for the current chief. He left the position in September 2024 amid a no-confidence vote from the unions. Gauvin, who was demoted from chief to captain, has since been fired.

4 weeks ago | heraldnews.com | Dan Medeiros |Emily Scherny

Reporter Emily Scherny and senior digital producer Dan Medeiros each went from Fall River to Boston -- one by car, one by train. We measured their results based on time, cost, safety and comfort. Aboard an MBTA commuter rail train from Fall River on its first day of service, General Manager Phil Eng told passengers the ride from Fall River to Boston is "definitely faster than driving.”  Is it?

Dec 13, 2024 | heraldnews.com | Emily Scherny

Rents are rising in Fall River, but over 100 affordable apartments are coming online soon. Here's where they are, and how to get one.