Fall River has been cleaning up homeless encampments, including one near the rail trail that had generated complaints. About 10 to 15 people had been living there, according to the mayor.

Fall River has had two fires over its history that have been dubbed "The Great Fire" – one in 1843 and another in 1928.

Previous city administrator Aitken resigned in late February Fall River’s former City Administrator Seth Aitken resigned earlier this year in February, after serving two years in the position ...

Updated: Apr 23, 2025 / 02:51 PM EDT FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The Fall River City Council is once again asking Mayor Paul Coogan to consider other candidates to serve as the city’s police chief.

After deadly Fall River fire, grief gives way to frustration and solidarity By Camilo Fonseca, Maria Probert and Ava Berger Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent,Updated July 17, 2025, 6:00 a.m.