The city, like much of the country, has been experiencing the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 over the holiday season.
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Posted inJack Spillane column
Newcomers bring political skills, energy to New Bedford government
With Shane Burgo’s election, five of 11 city councilors in New Bedford are now persons of color. That’s something the city can take pride in. And it illustrates the changing nature of our city.
Posted inCity Hall
New Bedford mayor notes city’s progress, despite pandemic
“New Bedford is about to enter an important period. The opportunities knocking on our door are more promising than those the city has had perhaps at any point in the last century.”
Posted inCity Hall
What happened to New Bedford police reform? Not a lot … yet.
More than a year after Black Lives Matter protests against police violence, anti-racism activists say change has been minimal.