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NEW BEDFORD - New architectural exterior lighting illuminates the recently restored historic façade of New Bedford City Hall which dates back to 1857.  The building’s new exterior lighting is part of a project to restore and maintain the exterior and interior of the center of New Bedford city government...

New Bedford officials hope to crack down on the illegal use of recreational vehicles on city streets with a proposed ordinance announced Monday morning at City Hall.

New Bedford resident and frequent City Council meeting attendee Evangelos "Gilly" Safioleas was arrested Thursday evening after his applause during discussion led to the meeting being halted by Council President Linda Morad.

New Bedford City Councilors didn't hold back from expressing their outrage and disbelief Thursday evening that the city anticipates to collect fees from local nonprofit organizations.

Local elected officials, law enforcement and advocates gathered on the steps of New Bedford City Hall Thursday evening for an annual tree lighting ceremony in honor of domestic violence awareness.

As the city looks to unload it's property inventory, one City Council committee isn't looking to do so in haste.

Dozens filled Williams Street in front of New Bedford City Hall Thursday evening for a flag raising ceremony celebrating the National Day of Portugal.

New Bedford residents are expected to get some news on Monday regarding the selection process for a new police chief.

New Bedford Police say there were two overdoses in the downtown area Tuesday, one of them fatal. Detective Captain Steven Vicente says a pedestrian walking into the city on Route 6 found the body of a 26-year-old Fairhaven man in the bushes on the north side of the Elm Street Garage...

BOSTON (AP) _ Elected officials and activists have raised a flag at Boston City Hall representing the transgender community. Democratic Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, a supporter of transgender rights, said Monday the flag will continue to fly until everyone is equal under the law in Massachusetts...