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Evidence of gunfire was found and a victim who was shot in the leg appeared at St. Luke's Hospital, police said.

Firefighters were dispatched to an apartment building at 135 Dartmouth St. in the South End.

Organizers said police in riot gear stepped back and dispersed after conversing with community leaders.

Crews this morning (June 12) are battling a two-alarm structure fire at 29 Ashley Street near the corner of Ruth Street in the South End of New Bedford.
Around 9:30 a.m. scanner traffic indicated that New Bedford Fire Department ladder trucks were on the scene of a three-story vacant wood-frame apart…

The decision was made last month by Fire Chief Paul Coderre as part of a plan to end the 'rolling blackout' policy of shutting fire stations around the city.

Council President Joe Lopes plans meeting Tuesday with the city's Chief Financial Officer to discuss the issue.

Next month, the New Bedford Fire Dept. will end the 'rolling blackout' policy that has been in place since 2009, but will place an active engine on reserve.

Horta's on Cove Road was considered a top spot for Portuguese meals and seafood.

The organizers hope to bring young people together to help resolve violence issues in the South and West Ends.

The organizers say the summit can lead to better health and more happiness for those who attend.