George Floyd

Mayor Jon Mitchell, in the wake of the George Floyd death and the resulting outcry, put together a blue-ribbon commission to review police use of force.

From the Community, For the Community explains why it was the calling of Rep. John Lewis that led to them protesting during his memorial in New Bedford.

Like many cities, New Bedford has problems born out of the death of George Floyd.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is on the shortlist of running mates for former Vice President Joe Biden. She is the only white person on the public list of candidates.

Commission Chair Brian Gomes says the commission plans a virtual public hearing to hear the concerns of local residents.

The City of New Bedford is attempting to deal with the fiscal fallout from the Chinese imported COVID-19 virus. Firefighters are on the casualty list.

There are tremendous political questions and changes occurring in America now. There are even more important local questions and changes that can't be ignored.

Guest writer Sheriff Thomas Hodgson says Qualified Immunity is a necessary part of law enforcement, and removing the protect puts Massachusetts at risk.

Just chalk it up as the price for appeasement.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and President Barack Obama's foundation are working locally on criminal justice policy with stakeholders.