Ryan Pereira

New Bedford City Councilors Shane Burgo and Ryan Pereira shared their frustrations working with Mayor Jon Mitchell in a recent edition of SouthCoast Tonight.

The New Bedford City Council voted to change a proposal that would have raised salaries for some employees on the City’s payroll by 30 to 50 percent.

New Bedford City Councilor Ryan Pereira was vacationing on Martha's Vineyard with his family when the planeloads of illegal immigrants arrived on the island.

An $11 million loan order to borrow money for a capital improvement plan that would see public safety funding and repairs for roads in New Bedford has been delayed.

Mayor Jon Mitchell announced millions in COVID relief funding to renovate the Zeiterion and develop vacant properties as he outlined his vision for the future during his State of the City address on Wednesday.

Two New Bedford city councilors have sent a letter asking the Park Board to rescind paid parking at Noah’s Place, a handicapped-accessible playground.

Jack Spillane and Jim Phillips discuss recent election results in New Bedford and the controversial redrawing of Congressional districts.

Newcomer Ryan Pereira walked the streets of New Bedford's Ward 6, listening to concerns and asking voters to support him. They took a chance on him.

The unofficial results are in: New Bedford City Council President Joe Lopes is out.

More candidates are joining the 2021 race for the New Bedford City Council. The candidates are also raising money – well, most are raising money.