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New Bedford's newly-renovated Steeple Playhouse on William Street, also known as the historic First Baptist Church, opened its doors last month.

New Bedford is getting two new historic districts, after the city council approved a proposal from Mayor Jon Mitchell establishing them at Abolition Row and Mechanics Lane.

New Bedford was the site of an unruly meeting that led to the creation of Robert's Rules of Order, the parliamentary procedure for public meetings still in use today.

The building has been proclaimed a 'National Treasure' by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The groundbreaking for renovations to the First Baptist Church saw a large turnout on Monday as city officials and community leaders gathered to kick off the much needed renovation process.

At least 25 people are dead and 27 injured in a mass shooting at a Texas church.

The birthplace of Robert's Rules of Order has a savior in an unlikely partnership. The decaying First Baptist Church on William Street has entered a purchase and sale agreement with the Waterfront Historic Area League and Your Theatre, Inc...