New Bedford Harbor Hotel sold to new and local ownership group in New bedford

Hotel proposed next to New Bedford’s new commuter rail stop

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Lafrance Hospitality wants to build $25M hotel near commuter rail station: See the plans

Lafrance Hospitality, which has a portfolio of properties in the area, is proposing to build a hotel in downtown New Bedford. The building would be near the New Bedford Station commuter rail platform.

New Bedford Harbor Hotel sold to new and local ownership group

NEW BEDFORD — The New Bedford Harbor Hotel is changing ownership. Known for its restaurants such as Merrill's on the Waterfront and Bittersweet Farms, Lafrance Hospitality announced its acquisition of ...

New Bedford poised to lower age for senior citizen tax exemptions

City councilors have endorsed a proposal to lower the age from 70 to 65 for seniors seeking a $1,000 property tax exemption.

New Bedford councilors say they can cut enough to save fire station

Some New Bedford city councilors are saying they’ll cut enough from Mayor Jon Mitchell’s proposed $535.2 million budget to ...

New Bedford area lands $500M for road repairs

New Bedford and surrounding towns will receive $500 million in state funding for major transportation projects.

New Bedford police deploy new camera trailer to deter crime

A new tool to support public safety and deter crime has been deployed by the New Bedford Police Department.

No Disneyland? No problem. How to recreate the magic in New Bedford

Find that Disney-style magic in New Bedford with animals, games, scavenger hunts, food, water fun, live shows and more.

What popular chains are missing in New Bedford?

New Bedford residents have a long wishlist of chain restaurants they wish were in the city. Here are a few still at-large ...

ShotSpotter's days are numbered in New Bedford. Is it accurate?

The city has been using the ShotSpotter audio gunshots-fired detection system for about 15 years. That ends June 30 when the ...

New Bedford’s Portuguese soccer roots shine as World Cup nears

With the official first whistle kicking off the World Cup here, football mania in the area is about to explode.

Hotel proposed next to New Bedford’s new commuter rail stop

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American Cruise Lines expands stops in New Bedford. How much does a New England trip cost?

American Cruise Lines has been visiting New Bedford for almost a quarter-century. The cruise line is expanding its number of trips to New Bedford this year. It's aiming to expand further with a ...

Discover New Bedford's creative year ahead: Five exciting events to look forward to in 2025

New Bedford Creative awarded 31 grants to fund art initiatives throughout the city in 2025. The grants will fund a variety of projects, including pop-up concerts, art exhibitions, and Juneteenth ...