Opinion

By Craig DeMelo During a twelve-hour filibuster over flag desecration in the late 1980s, Texas State Senator Craig Washington famously said that he “preferred a man who will burn the flag and wrap himself in the constitution to a man who will burn the constitution and wrap himself in the …

Should New Bedford Public Schools be displaying art from students disparaging President Trump? A reader shared his concern about a student’s art titled ‘Big man, Big pig’ being displayed at New Bedford High School. The following was shared in the New Bedford Politics Facebook group: “Recently I attended the Art …

The LGBTQ Voice discusses the difference between sexual orientation vs. gender identity. You can catch The LGBTQ Voice on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page live every Tuesday at 7pm.

Why isn’t panhandling considered loitering? New Bedford Mayor Mitchell, who used to be a former federal prosecutor, shares his thoughts. 

I’ve been looking for an apartment in the city – the rent in New Bedford for just a 2 bedroom apartment, has risen to $1,000 and higher. That’s just insane. I know there are a lot of other New Bedford residents with similar experiences. I love New Bedford and I …

Mayor Mitchell discusses the case of a 23-year old New Bedford man with 40 adult arraignments being arrested for selling Fentanyl three days after being released on $350 bail for an assault with a dangerous weapon charge.

In New Bedford, some residents have made it a full-time job to complain on Facebook, yet do little to either fix the issue themselves (for example, taking photos of trash instead of cleaning the trash) or take the time to officially report the problem to those with the resources to …

Host Paul Chase discusses Bill H.3017 “An Act to preserve affordable housing through a local option tenant’s right to purchase” that lawmakers in Massachusetts are looking to pass with guest Ron Rusin, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Right Choice and Treasurer for the REALTOR® Association of Southeastern Massachusetts.

“I live on Main St and the speeding over here by the church right before entering Acushnet is out of control. I live right across the street and sit on my porch and it’s scary, especially the trucks coming from PJ Keating going 50 to 60 mph. I’m surprised no …

We asked New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell if he feels confident that  South Coast Rail will be operating in New Bedford in 2022.