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New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and state and local leaders have announced a massive redevelopment of the former Eversource/Sprague power plant into a staging site for offshore wind projects.

New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks have been postponed to Monday, July 5 at 9 p.m. due to inclement weather expected this weekend.

Acting New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira will become the city's next Chief of Police, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Wednesday.

A commission to review use of force policies at the city's police department released its final recommendations on Dec. 23, 2020.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Governor Charlie Baker in asking people to avoid spreading COVID-19 among family members.

The teacher tested positive Tuesday and has not been inside the building since Friday, officials said.

A firefighter participated in a training exercise then tested positive, the mayor's office confirmed.

Are you excited about going out to eat? We'll try to get you prepared for how different it will be than what you're used to.

Organizer Michael Sylvia said he's 'cautiously optimistic' that the event can be held in the fall.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell gave his analysis of the state's four-phase plan that Governor Baker unveiled yesterday, and how it will work in the city.