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 …
Read More »OPINION: New Bedford Public Schools shouldn’t display art that disrespects our President
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 …
Read More »PODCAST: Sexual Orientation vs. Gender Identity – The LGBTQ VOICE
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.
Read More »PODCAST: Mayor Mitchell discusses why panhandling isn’t consider loitering
Why isn’t panhandling considered loitering? New Bedford Mayor Mitchell, who used to be a former federal prosecutor, shares his thoughts.
Read More »OPINION: High rents in New Bedford aren’t justified with crime rates, safety, lack of upkeep
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 …
Read More »PODCAST: Mayor Mitchell discusses his frustration with local judges
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.
Read More »10 simple ways for New Bedford residents to improve the city
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 …
Read More »PODCAST: Tenant’s Right To Purchase – Southeastern Real Estate Show
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.
Read More »OPINION: Local man fed up and frustrated with dangerous drivers and lack of policing
“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 …
Read More »PODCAST: Mayor Mitchell on South Coast Rail coming to New Bedford in 2022
We asked New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell if he feels confident that South Coast Rail will be operating in New Bedford in 2022.
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