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Robber Snags $115K in Pokémon Collectibles in 30-Second Smash-and-Grab Heist | News Channel 3-12

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Robber Snags $115K in Pokémon Collectibles in 30-Second Smash-and-Grab Heist | News Channel 3-12

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By VERONICA HAYNES, JENNIFER PENATE Click here for updates on this story NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts (WCVB) — An investigation is underway after more than $100,000 in high-end Pokémon collectibles were stolen this week from a Massachusetts shop. The heist happened at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at 1st Edition Collectibles on Purchase Street in New Bedford. Storeowners said the missing collectibles are valued at about $115,000 and include an Unlim…See the Story

New Bedford mayor announces austerity measures following budget cuts

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New Bedford mayor announces austerity measures following budget cuts

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NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Following $10.2 million in budget reductions by the New Bedford City Council to his planned budget, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said that the city needed to take measures to fulfill its legal obligations. Mitchell said that many cuts made by the council would leave the city unable to complete some of those obligations, and said that implementing austerity measures in order to restore legally required spending that …See the Story

6 Held without Bail in Murder of New Bedford Man

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6 Held without Bail in Murder of New Bedford Man

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NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Six people have been charged in connection with the May death of a New Bedford man, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. Kimberl Gedeon, 21, was found with several gunshot wounds near the intersection of Bedford and South Seventh streets just after 9 p.m. on May 26. He later died at St. Luke's Hospital. Court records show Elias Ramos, 18, of Fall River, was arraigned on June 16. He pleaded not g…See the Story

Honoring a Legacy: The Enduring Impact of Armand Marchand on New Bedford's Arts Scene

In the heart of New Bedford, Massachusetts, where the echoes of whaling history mingle with the rhythms of contemporary culture, few figures have illuminated the stage as brightly as Armand Marchand. A visionary educator, producer, and community pillar, Marchand dedicated over five decades to nurturEducation · New Bedford See the Story

City council vote may decide the fate of New Bedford’s Zeiterion Theatre - TPR: The Public's Radio

The Zeiterion Theatre opened in 1923 as the State Theater, a lavish vaudeville and movie house. It hosted the 1956 premier of “Moby Dick” with the movie’s star, Gregory Peck, in attendance. But by the late 1970s and early 80s, the theater was in decline. Paragon Travel used part of it for office space, but […] The post City council vote may decide the fate of New Bedford’s Zeiterion Theatre appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.New Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

New Bedford is on the cusp of something great - The New Bedford Light

By early next year, the Zeiterion will have launched our inaugural season, the culmination of a years-long effort to renew this historic, city-owned building. The $37 million project — made possible through private donations, public investments and historic tax credits — will enable the Zeiterion to remain a center of creative expression for city residents, across age, income, and cultural backgrounds, for generations to come. This is part of a…New Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

New Bedford Credit Union Partners With Synergent

The credit union has signed a 10-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry Symitar core processing services.New Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

New Bedford illegal alien from Guatemala sentenced for illegally reentering the U.S.

“BOSTON – A Guatemalan national unlawfully residing in New Bedford was sentenced today for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. Jose De Leon Ventura, 30, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani to five months in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release. The defendant is subject to deportation …New Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

Wilson Mascarenhas to Defend WBC US Silver Title Against Nicolas Tejada at CES Boxing’s ‘Summer Heat 2025’

NEW BEDFORD, MA — The Northeast is heating up as CES Boxing returns with ‘Summer... The post Wilson Mascarenhas to Defend WBC US Silver Title Against Nicolas Tejada at CES Boxing’s ‘Summer Heat 2025’ appeared first on FightBook MMA.Sporting Kansas City · New Bedford See the Story

New Bedford Councilor Morad Bids Emotional Farewell to Beloved City After 20 Years

"Long time City Councillor Linda M. Morad will not seek reelection for another term as a member of the New Bedford City Council. The twenty year veteran City Councillor will end her tenure on the Council in January 2026 when a new member is elected and sworn into office.Councillor Morad has beenNew Bedford · New Bedford See the Story

New Bedford Men Charged in Fentanyl Conspiracy Involving Hidden Storage Units and Elderly Identity Theft

Jose Santiago, 43, and Samuel Rodriguez, 39, were each charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. The defendants were arrested on July 13, 2025 and, following initial appearances in federal court in Boston, were detained pending further proceedings on July 16, 2025.Theft · New Bedford Read Article