Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting.  David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
Jon Darling, City of New Bedford public information officer, makes his way out of the front door of the historical Armory building on Sycamore Street in New Bedford, MA. The National Guard Armory was built in 1904 and was a military facility until it was closed in 2004.  It was sold to the City of New Bedford in 2023 for $10, whom is now looking for developers. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Jon Darling, City of New Bedford public information officer, makes his way out of the front door of the historical Armory building on Sycamore Street in New Bedford, MA. The National Guard Armory was built in 1904 and was a military facility until it was closed in 2004.  It was sold to the City of New Bedford in 2023 for $10, whom is now looking for developers. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA