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A story that came out Tuesday afternoon claiming that the MBTA is halting work on the city's South Coast Rail branch is patently false, according to officials.

People often state that public schools no longer break for the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of each school day – but is it true?

Road repairs and other infrastructure improvements in New Bedford will be front and center in a proposed $7.85 million capital spending plan this year.

Fishers say they're losing more and more fish to sharks. While some are calling for increased fishing quotas or culls, researchers say there's no simple answer.

Road repairs and other infrastructure improvements in New Bedford will be front and center in a proposed $7.85 million capital spending plan this year.

This weeks top stories include historic Strand Theatres reno, costly eviction, welcoming new pub

Mitchell unveiled a new set of policies aimed at setting a “standard of appearance” for the city. It addresses a variety of aesthetic issues, from basic cleanliness to design principles for public landscapes and buildings.

An art project, funded by the Massachusetts and New Bedford cultural councils, had SMEC students sprucing up New Bedfords downtown parking meters.

New Bedford's Kerwin Garage was demolished in 1998. In 2103 the parking lot was replaced by the Custom House Square Park.

Originally published in Japanese, these articles by Okinawa Times special correspondent, Jon Mi...