The City of New Bedford reopened East Beach to swimmers on Saturday, July 25, ending a temporary closure, according to an announcement on the city's official website. The city did not specify the length or cause of the closure, but the move restores public swimming access at the site as…
The Portuguese tall ship Sagres departed New Bedford harbor on July 23, escorted by a tugboat, ending a five-day visit that highlighted the city's deep ties to Portuguese and Madeiran heritage. The stay included a wreath-laying ceremony by first-year Portuguese naval cadets at the statu…
New Bedford will temporarily suspend its Styrofoam drop-off recycling program starting July 31, city officials announced this week. The Department of Facilities & Fleet Management, located at 294 Liberty Street, said the program will remain paused until further notice. The city also cel…
New Bedford's downtown streets filled with vintage cars and live music Thursday evening for the city's annual 50's Night celebration. Union Street and Purchase Street were lined bumper to bumper with classic vehicles, including Corvettes, Chevrolets and Fords, as owners lifted hoods for…
New Bedford's official website announced the arrival of the Portuguese tall ship Sagres, spotlighting the city's working waterfront. The city posted the news through its official channel, framing the visit as a moment for New Bedford's maritime identity, though further specifics on the …
New Bedford saw no significant town, school, or community developments in today's monitored source material. No town press releases, school district announcements, library or arts-event listings, or commercial-outlet articles about New Bedford surfaced in the collection window spanning …
Whaling City Festival opens downtown for a four-day run of summer festivities in New Bedford. Crews were photographed installing carousel horses and other attractions ahead of Thursday's opening, according to a SouthCoastToday.com photo gallery. Meanwhile, the United Way of Greater New …
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