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NEW BEDFORD- City Councilor At-Large Brian Gomes appeared on WBSM’s Barry Richard Show this afternoon to talk with Barry about his plans to combat the rise in crime throughout the city. Gomes addressed a motion he is proposing to City Council in reaction to the growing number of violent crimes in the city reported throughout the Summer...

It's a sticky situation, but it's all about keeping streets safe. The City of New Bedford's traffic commission has passed a new ordinance that requires all motor vehicles parked on city streets to have valid Massachusetts inspection stickers...

Dr. Irwin Jacobs and his wife Joan are again giving the gift of technology to students at New Bedford High School. Dr. Jacobs, the founder of the Qualcomm technology company, is donating $900,000 dollars to purchase laptop computers and tablets for students...

The Whaling City Golf Course on Hathaway Road will soon be turned into a business park, WBSM News has learned. The city-owned golf course, operated by Johnson Golf Management of Harwich, has long been speculated as a site for development, including past discussions of a casino on the site...

Today begins New Bedford's annual Point-in-Time Count to identify the number of homeless individuals in the city. Pat Sullivan, Director of Planning, Housing and Community Development for the city, tells WBSM News that about 45 volunteers, assisted by New Bedford Police, will spend 24 hours counting the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless in the city...

NEW BEDFORD—The New Bedford Police Department welcomed two new officers Monday. Jeremy Dellecese and Samuel Algarin-Mojica were sworn in at a ceremony at City Hall. Assistant City Clerk Stephanie Macomber administered the oath of office...

The City of New Bedford is being recognized for its achievements with arts and culture.  The Massachusetts Cultural Council has named New Bedford the Commonwealth's most creative community. The Cultural Council says New Bedford has provided sustained leadership, funding and infrastructure for the arts community, and is a model for cities everywhere...

If you grew up in the city of New Bedford and the surrounding towns, you know the name Gary's Best. For 30 years, owner Joe Franco and his family have dedicated their lives towards one thing, customer service and appreciation for their customers.

The City of New Bedford and Miller Lite proudly present the Summer Sound Series every Friday night from 6pm to 8pm at the State Pier in New Bedford.

The City of New Bedford and Miller Lite proudly present the Summer Sound Series every Friday night from 6pm to 8pm at the State Pier in New Bedford.