New Bedford city councilors are pausing discussions on permitting cannabis lounges. Officials cited concerns over enforcement, including the lack of a roadside test for impairment. Uncertainty about ...

Three arrests have been made in connection with an incident in which lit fireworks were thrown at police. Police said that on ...

New Bedford's 'Witch of Wall Street' Hetty Green is set to be the main protagonist in a new Marie Benedict novel.

People enjoyed the annual 50s Night In Memory of Joe Jesus in downtown New Bedford, with a variety of classic cars and music ...

NEW BEDFORD – Since taking over the New Bedford Harbor Hotel in April 2026, LaFrance Hospitality has reopened the restaurant 222 Union Restaurant and Bar. Serving solely as a bar since February, a new ...

NB Roots and Branches brings live music and art to downtown New Bedford for a free two day community celebration.

NEW BEDFORD – Police say they have arrested a juvenile in connection with a stabbing incident at the Whaling City Festival Saturday, July 11. Police say the juvenile is being charged with assault with ...

Catch up on the week's top stories including firehouse apartments and Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux blasting ICE's ...

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford earned a top preservation award following its recent renovation.

Get your summer calendar ready with this list of festivals, food, and music events across Greater New Bedford.

Workers install the horses in the merry-go-round on July 8, 2026, in preparation for the opening of the four-day Whaling City ...

The Veterans Transition House has increased housing available to vets and expanded its campus with the $425,000 purchase of ...