New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches, the Department of Public Infrastructure and Mayor Jon Mitchell joined with members of the community to celebrate the addition of a beautiful new park located on River Road in New Bedford’s North End along the banks of the Acushnet River. “New Bedford is …

Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter announced that Jose Carrion, 28, has been convicted of second degree murder in connection to the March 17, 2012 stabbing death of 33-year-old Melvin Pina in New Bedford. A jury of his peers announced the conviction around 3 p.m. today in the Fall River …

Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter announced that the second of two suspects wanted in connection to last Tuesday night’s armed kidnapping has been apprehended in Baltimore, MD. Adynew Alves, 28, of Boston turned himself in to Baltimore Police late last night. He is charged in Maryland with being a …

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is proud to host the 25th Anniversary celebration of the ever-popular, Grammy Award winning Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo on Saturday, October 18 at 8PM. Beloved the world over, the Gipsy Kings captivate fans with their unique and irresistible blend of traditional …

Autumn is settling in and we’ll have cool temperatures this weekend, particularly in the mornings and evenings where we’ll get as low as 43 degrees. Perfect for perhaps throwing a log on the fireplace to set a pleasant atmosphere. We’ll reach as high as 69 degrees during the day, and …

An estimated 1000 participants gathered at Fort Taber on Sunday, September 28 to raise awareness and money for the Southeastern Massachusetts Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds to support Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Southeastern …

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD ELECTRICIAN: $15.40hr – $23.30hr DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES & FLEET MANAGEMENT Installs, repairs, replaces, upgrades, tests and maintains electrical equipment and wiring in City-owned buildings or properties. This may include power, lighting, traffic control systems, fire alarm systems, water and/or wastewater treatment plant equipment. Trouble shoots grounded, …

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter announced today that he is partnering with the 20 police departments across the county as well as Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine Program, which collects unused wireless phones and parts to support survivors of domestic violence. Throughout the month …

Saturday October 25th 3pm-7pm Wicked family fun (outdoors) at the Haunted Playground – 593 Kempton St.- including games and prizes, pony rides, Zombies doing the thriller dance, pumpkin decorating, face-painting, candy-apple making, lots of refreshments, costume parade and prizes, and the famous “Spooky Walk”. Please let all the families know …

Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that the City will provide a one month extension (until the end of October 2014) to the warning period for violations for some of the recently enacted ordinance changes and regulations associated with the City’s new automated trash and recycling collection program. This extended warning …