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What's going on with the judicial system? Long time New Bedford political advocate Evangelos Safioleas a/k/a "Gilly," now finds himself owing the courts $100. This after a judge found Gilly guilty of a civil infraction. As the story goes, Safioleas applauded after a few statements at the local people's house...

The Election Commission decided on the residency of candidate for City Council Mike Janson on Friday night.

NEW BEDFORD — The New Bedford City Council voted to approve a written motion to hold a Public Safety Summit that will include all politicians, public officers, and law enforcement involved in the fight against crime in the city. The motion to form the Summit was passed unanimously by City Councilors in a 10-0 vote...

  Brian Marshall, the New Bedford man running for mayor on a write-in campaign and known across the city as "Captain Recovery," was arrested on Friday, August 7 for trespassing and creating a nuisance at City Hall. WBSM's Greg Desrosiers captured the entire incident on video, and the next morning, Marshall called into my Saturday morning radio show to explain his side of the story. He ..

The City of New Bedford is hiring seven new police officers.

New Bedford Fire Chief Michael Gomes has been advocating for new fire engines since becoming Chief nearly four years ago. On Tuesday, he got his wish. Mayor Jon Mitchell unveiled two new fire engines outside City Hall. The Pierce Arrow XT engines will pump 1,500 gallons of water per minute, and are the most corrosion-resistant fire equipment the Cty has ever owned...

Rally cries filled the front steps of New Bedford City Hall Tuesday afternoon calling for more night time bus service.

It's a great day for the Irish. Members of the Friendly sons of St. Patrick joined the Mayor and other local politicians to raise the Irish flag Monday morning in front of City Hall. This years ceremony included an acknowledment of the recent "twinning" of New Bedford and Youghal, Ireland...

We are what we eat. On the South Coast, we are experiencing a high rate of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. To help reverse some of these unhealthy trends, five local 'mom and pop' neighborhood markets will participate in a new program designed at getting customers to make healthier food and beverage choices.

The New Bedford City Council honored Peter Barney with a standing ovation Thursday night.  Barney, the current full-time administrator in the Assessors Office, is retiring next month after 35 years at City Hall.  In remarks to the Council, Barney praised the people of New Bedford...