The Pandemic Is Over and New Bedford Is Ready to Feast Again
New Bedford is ready to welcome back the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament after a two-year hiatus.
Maria Giesta
New Bedford Workshop to Detail Neighborhood Impact of South Coast Rail
A workshop on Tuesday, June 21 at New Bedford's Normandin Middle School will explain the Transit-Oriented Development coming as a result of South Coast Rail.
New Bedford Councilor Giesta Moves on ATV and Dirt Bike Problem
The New Bedford City Council will discuss the ATV and dirt bike situation this Thursday and could seek discussion with Police Chief Paul Oliveira on the matter.
COVID Delays City Council President Vote
A vote on New Bedford’s next city council president has been delayed, after the council voted on Monday to defer the decision due to three members being out sick with COVID.
New Bedford Votes Lopes Out, Other City Councilors Stay
The unofficial results are in: New Bedford City Council President Joe Lopes is out.
Giesta: 'I Wish More Would Get Involved'
New Bedford Ward 2 City Councilor Maria Giesta spoke with Phil Paleologos about the need for more citizens to get involved with city government.
New Bedford's Growing Human Waste and Drug Crisis [OPINION]
Vagrants pooping and peeing in New Bedford streets and openly using intravenous drugs seemingly without concern is a massive public health crisis.
Lack of Budget Cuts Could Cost New Bedford Taxpayers
New Bedford City Councillors said taxes will likely be going up again this year after cutting just 0.02% from the city budget Tuesday night.
Two New Bedford Pocket Parks Spared for Now [OPINION]
Pocket parks on New Bedford's Acushnet Avenue have been given a new lease on life, at least for now, while officials determine if they are worth saving.
New Bedford Police Need to Step It Up at Pocket Parks [OPINION]
New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro must formulate a plan to drive the scourge out of the pocket parks and make them safe once more for families.