New Bedford City Councilor Leo Choquette has had enough of the Democratic Party, officially switching his enrollment and ...

Sheriff Paul Heroux has called for the jail’s closure before, but now he’s looking for legislative support to fund moving Ash ...

A New Bedford man was arrested after police allegedly found an illegal gun and drugs inside his safe on Dec. 13, according to ...

Concerns about nighttime safety in downtown New Bedford made headlines this week. Here's a recap of the Standard Times' ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will be hosting a Portuguese Moby-Dick Mini-Marathon, featuring simultaneous readings in three ...

The New Bedford Police Department said a suspect was charged in connection with a shooting on County Street on Dec. 10. 31-year-old Tyrell Sanchez was charged with carrying a loaded firearm without a ...

Mayor Jon Mitchell awarded $500,000 in grant funds to six local organizations working to address opioid misuse in Greater New ...

Several downtown New Bedford business owners are reporting increased safety concerns, citing issues with the unhoused ...

Shimmer Clean and Ethical Beauty has expanded into the building next-door hoping to offer a new venue for community needs.

At her shop specializing in ocean-inspired art, home decor, and barware, Jessica Glossop — often known as Jessie —channels ...

Antone "Chubby" Tavares, known for his remarkable voice and lasting impact on soul and R&B music, has passed away at 81.