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State officials formally issued a request for proposals for $50 million in port infrastructure development projects at the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal on Thursday, before announcing $3.8 million in funding for offshore wind workforce training programs.

A total of $70,000 in funding is going to seven arts and culture projects in New Bedford to bring their ideas to life.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said a 'wide open' park is too difficult to secure after dark, and he supports an 8 p.m. closing for the Whaling City Festival.

The 40-year project to clean New Bedford harbor of cancer-causing chemicals is on track to wrap up in the next three years, after officials announced Tuesday a $73 million injection thanks to the federal infrastructure bill.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that $3.3 million of ARPA funding will be used to support local small businesses and entrepreneurs.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell offered his thoughts on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and pointed out the efforts made to keep New Bedford schools safe.

The New Bedford City Council once again voted down Mayor Jon Mitchell's third attempt to adopt a state law allowing the City to renegotiate employee healthcare.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell outlined his proposal for the City's FY23 budget totaling $471million, with the General Fund totaling approximately $421 million.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced the next round of American Rescue Plan Act funding, this time supporting local artists and art-related organizations.

New Bedford Police Union President Chris Cotter took exception to the Mitchell Administration's response to 'sub-par' conditions at the city's police academy.