The city is putting the spotlight on opioid addiction, Hoping that the public can learn things we did not know during International Overdose Awareness Day,
Homelessness is a chronic problem in New Bedford, but there are many people working on it. Reverend David Lima, a member of the Homeless Service Providers Network in New Bedford was a guest on Townsquare Sunday. He spoke with WBSM's Jim Phillips about what's being done to give the homeless the help they need...
NEW BEDFORD - A 16-year-old New Bedford boy has been ordered held without bail in Wednesday's deadly shooting.
The Bristol County District Attorney's Office says 16-year-old David Lima of Matthew Street was ordered held until his pre-trial hearing on April 14...
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn announced that 16-year-old David Lima was arrested earlier this afternoon in Fall River and charged with the Wednesday morning New Bedford homicide of Jonas Trinidad Jr.
The defendant, who resides at 146 Matthew Street in New Bedford, was arrested by Massachusetts State Police at an apartment on Cross Street in Fall River...
NEW BEDFORD - As the Southcoast gets ready to ring in the new year with celebrations, community leaders in New Bedford are asking residents to come together and pray as 2017 arrives.
Reverend David Lima, Executive Minister of the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford, says an interfaith worship service is being held Saturday evening in downtown New Bedford before the city's festivities get u
Raising awareness and diminishing the stigma surrounding suicide is the goal of a community event in New Bedford this weekend.
The Greater New Bedford Suicide Prevention Coalition is welcoming anybody affected by suicide or grappling with suicidal thoughts to join together at the free event Sunday...
Community members gathered at New Bedford's Monte Park on Wednesday night to hold a candle-light vigil for 24 year-old shooting victim, Aaron Gant Jr.
Various community leaders spoke about coming together to ending violence in the area, and helping the youth improve their lives...
Rev. David Lima, Executive Minister of the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford, dropped by Brian's Beat to discuss “One Homeless Night….is too many” on October 16.