The Annual New Bedford Half Marathon, a beloved tradition, is set to take place this Sunday, March 17th, 2024, inviting over 2,000 runners to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in New Bedford. Hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the City of New Bedford, this event is managed by …

The Brazilian Grill located at 464 State Rd in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is rebranded and has officially changed its name. They will now be known as “Churrascaria Tropeiro’s Grill Brazilian Steakhouse”. This is according to a new temporary sign hanging at the restaurant under the original “Brazilian Grill” sign, as well …

Buttonwood Park Zoo is set to welcome new animals as it expands its Animal Ambassador program. Mayor Jon Mitchell, along with Buttonwood Park Zoo’s Director of Zoological Services Gary Lunsford and others, broke ground on the expansion project at the Buttonwood Barn, located in the northwest corner of the zoo …

The Bristol County Jail and House of Corrections has an alarmingly high suicide rate, which was reported to be three times higher than the national average. Sheriff Paul Heroux, who took office in January 2023, inherited this issue and has since taken significant steps to address it. Upon assuming his …

New Bedford voters in Ward 1, Precinct D, expressed frustration and concern when they discovered that their polling location at Vibra Hospital did not have Republican ballots available in the early morning of Super Tuesday. Reports indicated that while Democrat and Libertarian ballots were present, there were no Republican ballots …

In a landmark development for reproductive healthcare access in Massachusetts, leading pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens have announced plans to begin dispensing the abortion pill, mifepristone, this March. This decision comes amidst ongoing legal debates and reflects a significant step in ensuring accessibility to abortion services following the overturning of …

In a small homeless encampment near the on-ramp from Route 18 to 195 west, Carlos Felix conducted an interview with a homeless man to shed light on the situation. The encampment, located in an open area of grass near Coggeshall Street, has been present for some time, with residents coming …

New Bedford, MA – In a recent development, the New Bedford Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a series of car break-ins. The arrest comes after a vigilant patrol by officers who responded to a call regarding a suspicious individual in the vicinity of Fulton Street …

Massachusetts Attorney General Joy Campbell has filed a lawsuit against the town of Milton, alleging non-compliance with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Law. The lawsuit, announced on Tuesday, February 27th, has sparked controversy and highlighted the ongoing debate over housing regulations and enforcement in the state, against the …

Governor Maura Healey has decided against sending the National Guard to assist with security concerns at Brockton High School, despite pleas from four members of the Brockton School Committee. The request was made to help control violence at the school, but Healey deemed it inappropriate. Instead, Healey’s administration has provided …