Fire Rips Through New Bedford Triple Deckers
Two structures were involved and a third reportedly scorched in a three-alarm fire in the North End.
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Wanted Man Dives Into River
A North Front Street man wanted by police on outstanding warrants, took an unscheduled dip into the Acushnet River on Thursday morning.
Police say officers spotted 28 year old James Sylvia walking near the Coggeshall Street bridge on Thursday...
Social Workers Protest
More than 50 social workers from the New Bedford office on North Front Street marched during their lunch hour on Tuesday, calling on the Dept. Of Children and Families to hire more social workers and reduce caseloads.
Union official Julie Cardoza-Patreska says social workers in New Bedford are handling well over 20 cases per worker, and that has to stop...
Council Seeks Police Patrols
The City Council is asking for increased police patrols in areas of the North End where reports of assults and robberies are on the rise.
The Council approved the request during Thursday night's meeting and it will be sent to the Mayor and Police Chief for review.
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Fire Rips Through North End Tenament
A two-alarm fire ripped through a tenament building early Thursday at 364 North Front Street, near Deane, causing extensive damage.