The Zeitz brothers were New Bedford’s “movie moguls” for decades, owning five of the city’s 17 theaters and hobnobbing with Hollywood icons like Alfred Hitchcock and Gregory Peck.
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Posted inPolice and Courts
2026 opens with two pedestrian deaths on New Bedford streets
A Guatemalan woman was killed on Jan. 1 in a hit-and-run after leaving church; a 67-year-old man was killed Jan. 2 at Route 6 and Pleasant Street.
Posted inOpinion
Star Store pop-ups mark beginning of reinvented arts hub
The developers are reimagining the city’s architectural anchor as a “living room” for the arts – and a permanent home that artists can afford.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: The myth of the undocumented, dangerous immigrant
Be careful not to rush to judgment on a whole population for the reported actions of one Portuguese immigrant.
Posted inEducation
South Coast colleges respond to Brown shooting with increased patrols
Bridgewater State and Bristol Community College are also reaching out to students to remind them to stay vigilant and safe, and reminding students of emergency protocols they must know.
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How to read your new gas bill
Once-obscure delivery charges are now broken down into two separate components: Public Benefits, and Maintenance & Infrastructure Investment.
Posted inCommunity
Gifts from the heart — how to help those in need in New Bedford
These community organizations are seeking donations and volunteers to provide food, clothing and gifts for people and families in need.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: Reforming parking mandates makes room for people
If New Bedford reduced parking minimums, it would create more space for housing, stores, restaurants, and other neighborhood amenities.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: Let’s change what homelessness looks like in New Bedford
Let’s use houses that are currently boarded up as temporary placement homes where homeless people can access basic needs and support.
Posted inEnvironment
EPA releases key funding for lead pipe removal – after delay
The EPA had postponed its release of funding to replace lead service pipes, funding that has played a critical role in upgrading New Bedford’s aging water infrastructure.