Frank Mulligan

A proposal to fine New Bedford homeowners up to $300 if their grass grows higher than eight inches was mowed down by city council.

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City Councilors unanimously voted Thursday to pass to a second reading Mayor Jon Mitchell's stepped-up fine schedule aimed at scofflaw landlords.

Fairhaven's top 20 paid town employees topped the Standard Times' most read stories last week. Find out what else was on the list:

The New Bedford administration says retirement benefits are taxing the system, but the Retirement Board says they don't go far enough.

A newly created state agency charged with the Herculean task of addressing the state housing crisis has taken to the road to seek input.

Candidates are emerging for two local state representatives' seats that have opened up after two longtime incumbents opted not to seek re-election.

NEW BEDFORD — The city's top 10 private employers include companies in health care, manufacturing, clothing, food, printing, banking and transportation.

A new report on the role played by "the creative economy" on the city's economy has been released.