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Whisk & JANE LLC shared conceptual designs for a proposed multi-use cannabis facility on Pope's Island that includes a consumption lounge, food service and more.

Police are issuing a summons for a driver after the man was allegedly found under the influence of drugs while he was behind the wheel of his car.

The former manager and owner of the Temptations adult entertainment club on Pope's Island says he wants to open another venue in New Bedford. Calvin Ortiz says Temptations was closed four months ago after the building was sold and the new owner no longer wanted adult entertainment on the property...

In late November 2017, Victor and Christine Fernandes and the Team Noah Foundation officially opened Noah's Place Playground on Pope's Island in New Bedford in honor of their son Noah Fernandes.

The completed playground will be unveiled after six weeks of construction

City officials and leaders from a local non-profit organization have teamed up to place a state-of-the-art fully handicap accessible playground on Pope's Island.

Before the departure of the Portuguese tall ship Sagres on Thursday, it's Captain and crew joined with the City of New Bedford in rededicating the statue of Prince Henry the Navigator at Pope's Island. Mayor Jon Mitchell says the statue is a wonderful symbol of the ties between Portugal and the City of New Bedford...

Over $88 million in earmarks is included for New Bedford as part of an environmental bond bill. State Representative Antonio Cabral says the bill passed the house Thursday night, and now heads to the Governor's desk. This week the full Legislature voted to retain these authorizations: -$35 million for dredging New Bedford Harbor; -$4...