Octopus

While some City Councillors spoke out against the "spiked cobblestones" installed at one intersection to ward off panhandlers, Councillor Brian Gomes wants more.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he's "disappointed" that some City Councillors have taken issue with the "spiked cobblestones" installed at the "octopus."

In this video, Gazelle proves that the New Bedford spiked cobblestones at the "octopus" median are actually beneficial, despite the popular stigma.

Ward Three Councillor Hugh Dunn has lost his mind over efforts to crackdown on panhandling.

Three New Bedford City Councillors have sent a letter to Mayor Jon Mitchell, condeming the use of "spiked cobblestones" to deter panhandlers.

The City of New Bedford has constructed a stone barrier to obstruct people from standing on a traffic island on Route 6. The island is now an ankle breaker.

New Bedford Police have arrested a homeless man after he allegedly stabbed a fellow panhandler. Det. Lt. John Chaves says police received a report around 7:30am Wednesday morning of two panhandlers fighting over territory at the intersection of Coggeshall Street and the I-195 on and off ramp...

A motor vehicle accident causes Friday morning backups on the Octopus.