A winning lottery ticket was a popular story this week. Here's a recap of the most-read Standard Times stories.

Acting Police Chief Derek Belong gave the city’s newest police officers a daylong tour of New Bedford, from the beaches to ...

The next few days will be scorchers, with temperatures running dangerously hot, and the City of New Bedford is opening cooling centers.

New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger says more volunteer work is in his future as he leaves the department. Here's what's next ...

The City of New Bedford said it was opening cooling centers in order to combat an extreme heat warning that will be in effect for multiple days. Public libraries will act as cooling centers during the ...

The Nathan and Polly Johnson house was an underground railroad site and the first home to Frederick Douglass as a freed man ...

New Bedford Eats helps you narrow down the list of places to try by bringing you new menu items, food events, and specials ...

Several New Bedford police officers were recognized June 9 for their ability to de-escalate high-intensity situations.

The New Bedford Community Preservation Committee wants to hear from the public to update next fiscal year's community ...

The application says the apartments will be affordable units. NEW BEDFORD — The former Jerry’s Dessert and food shop at 105 Ashley Blvd., vacant for many years, got a preliminary OK for $ ...

Local Blooms, a new flower and gift shop, has opened at 200 Union St. in New Bedford. The shop offers a variety of flowers, gifts, and plants, with a focus on a "flower bar" where customers can ...