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At a press conference Wednesday morning, New Bedford officials unveiled a 22-point plan focused on increasing the supply of housing to address the growing cost of housing in the city.

New Bedford City Councilor at Large Shane Burgo and One SouthCoast Chamber CEO Rick Kidder are weighing in on a public dispute between Mayor Jon Mitchell and the city council over three ballot questions.

After the SouthCoast legislative delegation expressed concerns over the permanent closure of the only direct New Bedford - Boston bus route, state transportation officials say they're working on a stopgap solution.

New Bedford officials have allocated $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to tackle homelessness and housing instability in the city, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Thursday.

A new elementary school building proposed by New Bedford officials would be built in the North End to replace the aging Ashley and Swift schools.

New Bedford officials have announced a new $5,000 signing bonus for incoming city police officers as an incentive to encourage applications amid a hiring crisis for the department.

New Bedford's landmark 'cigarette' smokestack came down in a scheduled implosion on Friday morning, and Mayor Jon Mitchell caught the moment on video.

The city of New Bedford has reached an agreement with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to build a new $21 million pedestrian bridge over Rt. 18.

State Pier in New Bedford could soon see a seafood offloading and auction house along with restaurants and retail, under a development agreement announced Thursday.

Big changes are coming to New Bedford's bustling waterfront, as four major port projects are set to receive $80 million in funding from the state.