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State Representative Antonio Cabral is applauding the state's Trial Court recommendation to build a new, larger courthouse in downtown New Bedford.

You might want to look twice at the jumble of vines near New Bedford's State Pier terminal. The giant squid made out of invasive plant life is all a part of the Seaport Artwalk project opened Saturday evening on the downtown waterfront...

There were some backups at the octopus intersection in Downtown New Bedford Friday morning after a traffic light was knocked over. Detective Captain Steven Vicente says at around 8 a.m. they received a report that a utility truck struck a traffic light pole at the intersection of Kempton and Pleasant Streets,  knocking it over...

The "Octopus" intersection Downtown at Route Six no longer has its pedestrian overpass.  The structure was taken down Sunday night, as part of an improvement project for that intersection. D-P-I chief Ron Labelle says the overpass was lifted off its abutments to the street below, then cut in half...

When it comes to building a casino in New Bedford, don't expect Reverend David Lima to remain quiet. Lima, the Executive Minister of the New Bedford Interchurch Council and a long-time casino opponent, says he can understand why the idea of a casino in the Whaling City might be attractive to some...

If you ask members of the downtown community, you can thank New Bedford's heavy art and cultural influence for much of the city's growth. City and state officials spoke at UMass Dartmouth's College of Visual and Performing Arts downtown about the impact of funding on local businesses and the city's improving culture...

A man wanted for violent crimes in Tennessee was picked up Friday morning in New Bedford. Lt. John Chaves tells WBSM News, police responded to the homeless shelter on Eighth Street Friday on a report of a disruptive occupant. Whe...

What are you doing New Year's Eve? The City of New Bedford has your evening planned out for you, with a multitude of activities and live music events to choose from. The Toe-Jam Puppet Band, children's folk singer Bill Harley, jazz musicians, and even a West African drum ensemble are just some of the performers to be featured downtown Wednesday night...

Looking for some family fun this holiday season? Look no further than downtown New Bedford.

City officials have not given up on making improvements to the Route Six-Pleasant Street intersection, otherwise known as the Octopus. C-D-M Smith consultants and city planners have devised a new plan that will emphasize pedestrian safety and overalll upgrades to what they call, an important gateway to the city...