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New Bedford Police respond to "shots fired" on Potter Street

On Friday evening, New Bedford residents were startled by the sound of gunfire on Potter Street. New Bedford Police responded promptly to reports of shots fired around 8:15 p.m., arriving at the scene to secure the area and begin their investigation. Officers blocked off part of the street with cruiNew Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

Baja's Fresh Grill set to spice up New Bedford's north end with soft opening

Baja's Fresh Grill, a popular Mexican-inspired fast-casual chain known for its Baja-style tacos, burritos, bowls, and fresh ingredients, is opening its first South Coast location at 1101 Ashley Boulevard in New Bedford's North End, in the former Papa Gino's space. The restaurant will feature a driveNew Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

Norovirus alert: safeguarding New Bedford, South Coast from the highly contagious "vomiting bug"

As winter grips the South Coast, norovirus—the infamous "winter vomiting disease"—is surging across the U.S., and Massachusetts is seeing rising levels in wastewater monitoring. With holiday gatherings, family feasts, and community events in full swing from the Whaling Museum to neighborhood fesNew Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

Drug suspect arrested after gunfire, crash in New Bedford

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Police said the Plymouth man was found to have 4.5 pounds of cocaine, a loaded gun and $2,200 in cash.New Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

Reforming parking mandates makes room for people

Cities are, by their very definition, crowded. That brings so much that we love — bustling shops, great restaurants, our favorite bands coming to town to play to a packed house. But it also means limited space and hard choices about how to allocate it. It’s especially challenging in the face of the housing shortage and affordability crisis gripping New Bedford, the South Coast, and beyond. The New Bedford City Council has a chance to take a step…New Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

New Bedford Ends FY2025 with $4.8 Million Surplus, First Full Under-Budget Year Since 2012

New Bedford concluded fiscal year 2025 with a $4.8 million spending surplus—about 1% of its $475 million general fund budget—marking the first time since 2012 that every department and spending category finished at or below projections, thanks to strict oversight by the finance department and auditoNew Bedford · New Bedford See the Story

As number of immigrant students dips in New Bedford, schools chief urges caution

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Polar vortex to bring arctic blast to greater New Bedford, South Coast this weekend

A major polar vortex disruption will send dangerously cold Arctic air into southeastern Massachusetts starting Saturday. Overnight lows will drop into the teens, with wind chills as low as 5–10 below zero Sunday into Monday. Daytime highs will struggle to reach 30°F through mid-next weekNew Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

Former Employees Sue New Bedford Seafood Processor Alleging Extortion

In a developing story out of New Bedford, Massachusetts, a seafood processing company is facing legal action as former employees band together to allege extortion and misconduct within the workplace. The lawsuit, which has drawn attention in both local and industry media, claims that the employees were pressured into unethical practices under the threat of [...]New Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

EPA Slams E.L. Harvey in New Bedford with $86K Fine, Part of $170K Massachusetts Crackdown on Polluted Runoff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has just dropped the hammer. It imposed fines totaling more than $200,000 on several waste management companies. The biggest hit landed on E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc. They were slapped with a hefty $86,000 penalty. The reason: repeated violations of the CleaEPA · New Bedford See the Story

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New Bedford Police respond to "shots fired" on Potter Street

Baja's Fresh Grill set to spice up New Bedford's north end with soft opening

Norovirus alert: safeguarding New Bedford, South Coast from the highly contagious "vomiting bug"

Drug suspect arrested after gunfire, crash in New Bedford

Reforming parking mandates makes room for people

New Bedford Ends FY2025 with $4.8 Million Surplus, First Full Under-Budget Year Since 2012

As number of immigrant students dips in New Bedford, schools chief urges caution

Polar vortex to bring arctic blast to greater New Bedford, South Coast this weekend

Former Employees Sue New Bedford Seafood Processor Alleging Extortion

EPA Slams E.L. Harvey in New Bedford with $86K Fine, Part of $170K Massachusetts Crackdown on Polluted Runoff

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New Bedford Police respond to "shots fired" on Potter Street

Baja's Fresh Grill set to spice up New Bedford's north end with soft opening

Norovirus alert: safeguarding New Bedford, South Coast from the highly contagious "vomiting bug"

Drug suspect arrested after gunfire, crash in New Bedford

Reforming parking mandates makes room for people

New Bedford Ends FY2025 with $4.8 Million Surplus, First Full Under-Budget Year Since 2012

As number of immigrant students dips in New Bedford, schools chief urges caution

Polar vortex to bring arctic blast to greater New Bedford, South Coast this weekend

Former Employees Sue New Bedford Seafood Processor Alleging Extortion

EPA Slams E.L. Harvey in New Bedford with $86K Fine, Part of $170K Massachusetts Crackdown on Polluted Runoff

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