Rev. David Lima

Two members of the local clergy are working hard to spread the message of tolerance, forgiveness, and peace.

Trade in a gun and get a grocery gift card good at Market Basket.

The goodbyes of the opioid epidemic are often forever, but an event is taking place to raise awareness.

Tonight, a nationally renowned cyberspace expert will offer SouthCoast parents help in watching their children on the internet.

The number of homeless people in New Bedford has increased slightly, according to data collected in January by the city's Homeless Service Providers Network. Reverend David Lima says the count in 2017 was about 350 people living in shelters and on the street, but this year the numbers went up a little, to 398...

A new documentary on suicide prevention will premiere this week at Keith Middle School in New Bedford. Admission is free.

This past Saturday's horrific events in Charlottesville, Virginia have prompted a local response, as city officials, faith and community leaders and others from the Greater New Bedford area will gather Tuesday night in unity against hate and violence...

Rev. David Lima describes the immigration debate in the U.S. as being like a tennis match played with a hand grenade. No one is listening to each other, and no progress is being made. Rev. Lima, the Executive Minister of the Interchurch Council of Greater New Bedford, hopes to shed light on the immigration issue during a forum Thursday night at the Whaling Museum...

Christmas is the perfect time to help others, but its something that should happen year round. That's the feeling of Reverend David Lima, the Executive Minister of the New Bedford Interchurch Council. There are many people who feel alone or can't seem to fit in this time of the year, and Reverend Lima says the rest of us shouldn't be afraid to reach out...

Volunteers are combing through the shelters and streets of New Bedford attempting to gather information from homeless people as part of the city's annual "Point-In-Time Homeless Count. During the kickoff on Wednesday, Mayor Jon Mitchell thanked the volunteers for their efforts...