independence day

The FBI and Homeland Security came out this week, warning of increased terrorist communication activity ahead of the Independence Day weekend. Both entities say there is a heightened concern of terror attacks targeting Fourth of July celebrations...

WBSM wants you to cruise with us on the Seastreak Fast Ferry this Independence Day. Watch the New Bedford firework display in style this year! Our four-hour tour of the New Bedford Harbor includes great music with DJ Gazelle and a full service bar...

In honor of the holiday weekend, we took it upon ourselves to assist you in your celebrations with Patriotic songs. We compiled this list from suggestions our listeners gave us, but I added a few personal country favorites as well.   Artist Song Miley Cyrus Party in the USA Trace Adkins Arlington Toby Keith Made in America Tim McGraw If You’re Reading This Lee Brice Drive Your Truck Toby Keith Am

A man accused of breaking into a music store on the Fourth of July has been arrested in New Bedford. Police say 18-year-old Raul Cruz-Martinez of Nye Street was taken into custody just after 9:30 Friday night, after the owner of the International Guatemala Musica store saw the suspect ride by his Acushnet Avenue business on his bicycle...

Among the animal control world, it's one of the busiest weekends of the year. New Bedford Animal Control Officer Manny Maciel says he'll likely spend the few days after the 4th of July looking for pets that were frightened by firework booms...

With fireworks being sold in neighboring Rhode Island and New Hampshire, State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan says the temptation is great to go out and buy fireworks ahead of the 4th of July weekend in Massachusetts.

Monday, March 25 is Greek Independence Day. Hellenes from around the world salute the freedom fighters of Greece who began their revolt against the Ottoman Empire on this day in 1821.