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Driver Killed in Violent Route 6 Bridge Crash, Second Driver Injured
Sports · New Bedford

Driver Killed in Violent Route 6 Bridge Crash, Second Driver Injured

74% Center coverage: 8 sources
A 41-year-old Massachusetts man died from injuries sustained in a violent crash on a bridge in New Bedford, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.See the Story
Jason Thody Takes Helm of New Bedford Police Department; Promises Transparency
Police · New Bedford

Jason Thody Takes Helm of New Bedford Police Department; Promises Transparency

Coverage: 5 sources
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) – Tuesday kicked off a new era for the New Bedford Police Department as Mayor Jon Mitchell announced the appointment of Jason Thody as the city’s chief of police. Thody, who says he believes transparency will be the key to success for the department, has a 28-year career in law enforcement. Most recently, he was chief of police in Hartford, Connecticut, from 2019 to 2024. During that time, violent crime in the city fell…See the Story
New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Reopens After Crash
New Bedford · New Bedford

New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Reopens After Crash

67% Center coverage: 3 sources
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Route 6 closed at the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge on Wednesday due to a crash. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) reopened the bridge to both vehicular and marine traffic several hours later. At the time of the closure, drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The bridge was closed twice last week due to high temperatures. MORE: New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge temporar…See the Story

Medicaid, Food Aid Recipients Worry About Safety Net Cuts

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Supporters of the sweeping tax and spending legislation that Congress sent to President Donald Trump say the changes to Medicaid, food aid and other programs will encourage personal responsibility and halt those scamming the system.Donald Trump · New BedfordSee the Story

New Bedford Names New Fire Chief

100% Center coverage: 2 sources
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has named the city's next fire chief. Mitchell announced Wednesday that he selected Deputy Chief Brian Medeiros to succeed outgoing Chief Scott Kruger, who's retiring on Saturday. "Chief Medeiros has a long record of effective service to the residents of New Bedford," Mitchell said. "His leadership skills, experience, and commitment to data-driven decision-making will enable him to lead …New Bedford · New BedfordSee the Story

New Bedford Retirement Board to review pension of police officer following alleged misconduct - The New Bedford Light

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Cachupa – a dish that unites New Bedford’s Cabo Verdeans - The New Bedford Light

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New Bedford firefighters receive life-saving training in lifting large vehicles, emergency extrications

"Jim Bertram and Tom Renaldo of Northeast Rescue Systems conducted heavy lifting, stabilization, and extrication training involving four different scenarios. The training centered on the proper use of the equipment recently received by six area fire departments through the 2022 MA TransportationNew Bedford · New BedfordRead Article

New Bedford, Fall River to host Independence Day celebrations, East Providence to mark Cape Verde milestone

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The Whaling City is also getting an early start on its 4th of July celebrations. Tomorrow, July 3, New Bedford will celebrate America’s independence with a firework barge off the state pier in New Bedford harbor. According to the mayor’s office, the show had to be moved to the third due to availability of the fireworks company. As America continues to celebrate its independence this week, Fall River officials will hon…Independence Day · New BedfordRead Article

New Bedford Light sues the City of New Bedford for withholding public records - The New Bedford Light

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JUST ONE STATION: Body cam footage shows woman being arrested after crashing into New Bedford federal building - Boston News, Weather, Sports

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Body camera footage shows the moment a woman crashed into the Hastings Keith Federal building in May and was taken into custody. The driver, Jennifer Padilla, 26, was accused of trying to enter the building with an American flag and gasoline, which she poured on the flag and tried to light it on fire. Authorities say she hit one guard in the leg with her car but he was not hurt. Padilla was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, destructi…Sports · New BedfordRead Article

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