City of New Bedford

The Port of New Bedford has partnered with Southcoast Health to pilot targeted COVID-19 testing for workers in the commercial fishing industry.

Hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, tanning salons, fitness centers, and other personal care businesses must close beginning Monday.

It is encouraging to see that local school officials are reacting with the right measure of concern and caution without going overboard.

The members of New Bedford’s Veterans Advisory Board extend an invitation to area residents to attend New Bedford’s Veterans Day Parade.

New Bedford officials formally dedicated the Hazelwood Senior Center in Mayor Rosemary S. Tierney’s honor on Friday morning.

Mayor Jon Mitchell, City officials and members of New Bedford Creative announced Wicked Cool Places grants totaling $82,000 for local arts and culture projects.

The museum hopes to raise $10,000 by December 1st to replace a 1995 van.

New Bedford was one of 26 grant recipients selected by the EPA to share $5.1 million to operate environmental job training programs for local citizens.

The New Bedford Police Union is upset Mayor Jon Mitchell issued a statement about a union meeting to discuss opposition to the Chief of Police.

The City of New Bedford is reminding residents and visitors that beginning on October 1 longer parking time limits will go into effect downtown.