State of the City

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.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell gave an upbeat virtual 'State of the City' speech Thursday, addressing the city's pandemic response and economic prospects, among other topics.

Prominent local business and civic leaders react to Mayor Mitchell's State of the City address.

Thursday afternoon, Mayor Jon Mitchell will give his annual "State of the City" address, but he gave a bit of a sneak preview Wednesday in his weekly appearance on WBSM.

NEW BEDFORD - Mayor Jon Mitchell painted a positive picture as he delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell will deliver his State Of The City Address to elected and civic leaders this afternoon at New Bedford Voc Tech. The annual speech is largely an opportunity for the Chief Executive to review his administration's accomplishments of the last year and layout some of his vision for the year ahead...

Mayor Jon Mitchell delivered a generally upbeat State of the City speech Thursday, while addressing government and business leaders at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School. The Mayor touted growth in the Port of New Bedford with a record number of cargo freighters visiting the port, and a decline in the school drop out rate...

Mayor Jon Mitchell delivered his annual State of the City address Tuesday, calling for a new Fairhaven bridge and increased economic competitiveness. Ward 2 City Councilor Steven Martins, however, said the address was short on specifics and that something needs to be done about New Bedford having the highest unemployment in the state...

The head of the Bullard Street Neighborhood Association is hoping Mayor Jon Mitchell will talk about his plans for New Bedford neighborhoods during his State of The City address on Thursday.