Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Bristol County. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and …

The Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet, inspired by the electrifying true story, rocks The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Relive the famed recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for one incredible night of …

Today, Governor Baker will file an economic development bill that will advance Senator Mark Montigny’s longtime vision to transform New Bedford State Pier. Specifically, the Governor is seeking to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to lease the property to MassDevelopment. Since December 2017, MassDevelopment has been working with …

A pretty darn fantastic weekend is ahead for us. While the mornings are normal for winter – below freezing – the days will warm up into the 40s. Snow? Nope. Rain? Nope. Plenty of sunshine and a little bit of the wind that we’ve been getting these past few weeks …

The following text/video is from New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell’s State of the City address on Thursday, 7 March 2018.

Meet Victoria Wood, 26-year-old Math Teacher at Our Sisters’ School. Growing up she felt like she went through school blind to the idea of privilege. When she got to UMass Dartmouth though, through studying and observing society in her sociology courses, she quickly became aware of the social injustice in …

April brings a baker’s dozen performances to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center for an array of interests, from legends to laughter, tunes to theater. The slate of 13 shows begins with the Tony® Award-winning Million Dollar Quartet on April 4 and commences with the family-friendly Pinkalicious on April 29. Tickets …

Due to the expected temperature drop for this evening, the overflow at 71 Division Street will be opened tonight. Roughly between 9pm and 6am the feel like temperature will be in the low 20’s. All inquiries can be forwarded to 1-800-homeless and Sister Rose House.

Capt. Dennis Ledo has been named the new station commander for Station Two in the south end. He replaces Capt. Dennis Hebert, who recently retired. Capt. Ledo brings a wealth of experience to his new position, including working all three shifts at all three stations. He is a 24-year veteran …