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With a $1 million grant from the Barr Foundation, the New Bedford Economic Development Council has exciting goals for artists in 2023.

From how to find a missing dog to why lack of training is causing major issues, Ellie House explores our love of man's best friend.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the Ward 3 election and the city council's rejection of Carol Pimentel to the GNB Voc-Tech school board.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the Ward 3 election and the city council's rejection of Carol Pimentel to the GNB Voc-Tech school board.

This weeks top stories include a tension filled meeting, $21M bridge, and pelvic health

The New Bedford City Council gave the go ahead for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to build a $21 million pedestrian bridge over Route 18.

The deal came after more than a year of negotiations with the MBTA, and the city will not have to pay for any of the construction costs.

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

The massive smokestack looming above the Port of New Bedford came down harmlessly with a single well-placed explosion.

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority and the city of New Bedford reached an agreement Jan. 24 on constructing a $21 million pedestrian bridge as part of a new downtown inter-city rail station being built.