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New Bedford Police are investigating an assault and robbery reported early Saturday. The victim told Police he was jumped by five black males on County Street in the South End. The man said he was struck in the face, and his wallet and phone were stolen...

In an effort to encourage patronage of locally owned businesses, the City of New Bedford is waiving parking fees at metered spaces for up to two hours this holiday season. Mayor Jon Mitchell's Office says from Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24) through New Year's Day (Jan...

Expect detours Thursday if you're looking to head into downtown New Bedford from I-195. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation says the southbound downtown New Bedford exits 15 from both sides of I-195 will be closed early Thursday morning to allow railroad bridge work on the Wamsutta Bridge...

The New Bedford Fire Department invited local families to Fire Station 2 in Downtown New Bedford Wednesday afternoon for information on fire safety and prevention.

The craft beer book continues to expand into the Southcoast as three New Bedford natives are on their way to opening a brewpub downtown before year's end.

Experience New Bedford 1950's style! "Joe Jesus' 25th Annual 50's Night will bring hundreds of classic cars, live music, and much more from 1950's Americana to the heart of downtown." Bring your friends, kids and grandkids for a family-oriented night out...

Herman Melville's classic whaling novel will soon have another meaning to historic downtown New Bedford after Moby Dick Brewing Co. becomes the region's first brewpub on the corner of Union and Water Streets.

After fliers were dispersed over the weekend, notifying residents and visitors that they would have to begin paying for parking in the downtwon on Saturdays beginning next month, Mayor Jon Mitchell is apparently rescinding that decision...

City officials dedicated the Front Street Plaza to former Mayor Jack Markey Thursday for his work in setting the stage for a prosperous downtown New Bedford.

The Santander building in downtown New Bedford has been sold. The Standard Times reports the property at 128 Union Street was sold for $3.1 million in a sale that closed last week. The buyer, James DeMello of Dartmouth, says the bank will stay in the building, telling the Standard Times the building will be a business and educational center...