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'Zombie properties' are vacant properties that aren't being developed, because their owners are tied up in land court or the ownership is otherwise unclear.

Proponents say a long-term lease is key to the theatre's future development and sustainability.

Lawmakers began efforts Wednesday to resolve differences in hands-free driving safety bills passed by the House and Senate.

After 15 years of trying, it looks like Sen. Mark Montigny's proposed ban on handheld cell phone use while driving is finally about to become law.

An innovative but controversial proposal to allow a New Bedford charter school to open a new campus is now officially off the table.

Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said Friday morning he is "still looking into" how to handle a New Bedford charter school expansion

A bill state education officials want to see passed by month's end to execute a deal between New Bedford and a charter school hit a speed bump Thursday.

The clock is ticking for lawmakers to act on a bill needed to execute a deal between New Bedford officials and a charter school looking to expand in the city.

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 275-146 Wednesday for legislation sponsored by Rep. William Keating to give federal recognition to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

State representatives invoked the memories of people killed in distracted driving crashes on Wednesday before voting 155-2 to pass a bill banning motorists from using handheld cellphones and electronic devices behind the wheel.