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A bill filed by Congressman William Keating looks to hurt the pockets of ISIS. Keating is a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, and says the Islamic State's funding comes from two primary sources. The first is the control of oil fields, which Keating says U...

The historic bell atop Fairhaven's Oxford School has tolled for the final time.

Joe Thomas, Publisher at Spinner Publications and Jay Avila , Associate Publisher at Spinner Publications dropped by the "Phil Paleologos Show" to discuss their upcoming book "A Picture History of New Bedford Volume Two 1925-1980."

It's been years in the making, but the mural dedicated to the famed Civil War 54th Regiment was officially unveiled Saturday afternoon.

Most people are probably familiar with the various battles and cities that were instrumental in procuring the victory for the Patriots. However, do you know about the counterintelligence that occurred behind the scenes? I didn't.

Some residents of Fairhaven want to make sure that a bell cast in Paul Revere's foundry more than 200 years ago stays in town.

Over $160,000 in state grant money will be flowing into downtown New Bedford. The grants are being awarded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and were announced by State Representative Antonio Cabral. New Bedford’s nonprofit grant awards include: $33,750 for AHA ... Read More ...

The ties between New Bedford and Cape Verdean whaling run deep, and now the Whaling Museum hopes to continue to unearth and preserve even more history. Whaling Museum and City officials signed a Framework of Cooperation with representatives of Cape Verde in front of the Charles W...

Costumed re-enactors will bring local history to life on Thursday, February 20 as important personages tell their story at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. From candy making to harpoon-throwing, the event celebrates our local history with personages like the inventor of the toggle harpoon, Lewis Temple, confectioner Polly Johnson, Civil War hero and Congressional Medal of Honor wi

New Bedford is a very special place in the history and journey of the great Frederick Douglass. 175 years ago, Frederick Douglass came to New Bedford through the Underground Railroad. He cast his first vote, as a free man, in New Bedford...