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A rally held at the statehouse Thursday is drawing criticism from the small business community. The National Federation of Independent Business says the nearly 1,000 teens calling for increased funding for youth summer jobs initiatives are only creating future problems for themselves...

Over 70 summer jobs are being made available to New Bedford's youth. Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks and Recreation, tells WBSM News all eligible applicants will get a fair shot at a summer position, as there are three positions filled by lottery...

A friendlier New Bedford is the goal of a Community Action Plan signed by local organization members Wednesday. Mayor Jon Mitchell, representatives of the NAACP, the Puerto Rican and Latin American Culture Committee, the Human Relations Commission, and members of the faith community agreed to improve the statues of various social issues outlined in the document over the next five years... Read Mor

Great news for New Bedford's younger set: the city has been named one of the country's top 100 places for young people to live in. The award comes from the "America's Promise Alliance", and ranked New Bedford in the top 100 because of it's vast array of community programming aimed at helping the city's youth succeed...