BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is trying to expand opportunities for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, the disabled and members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
As New Bedford looks to make key areas of the city more adaptable for their unique needs, a team of private design and planning consultants continue to seek input from residents and business owners.
A new report by the FBI reveals that mass shootings are on the rise. The study says mass shootings have consistently increased over the past 14 years, resulting in nearly 200 people killed in 160 incidents.
An average of 16 shooting events a year occurred from 2007 to 2013, compared to an average of six events from 2000 to 2006...
New Bedford business owners appear willing to take an increase in their property taxes, but not as much as would befall homeowners.
Appearing before the City Council, the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce proposed a residential tax rate of $15...