I am a New Bedford native who's been covering local news in the region since 1973. I worked at WBSM for 11 years in the 1970s and '80s before joining "Local Cable News," Channel 13 in Fall River. I served as News Director there for 22 years, covering crime, politics and human interest stories. When the program ended in 2006, I happily accepted an offer to rejoin WBSM. My family and I live in North Dartmouth.
Jim Phillips
Business Students Connect During SouthCoast Entrepreneur Week [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Students from Charlton College of Business at UMass Dartmouth will be learning more about the world of business next week during SouthCoast Entrepreneur Week.
Helping Needy SouthCoast Families This Thanksgiving [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Victoria Grasela said the goal of the United Way of Greater New Bedford is to collect enough food to create 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets for needy families.
Jack Spillane on the November 8 Election in New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane said the race for Bristol County Sheriff may be closer than most people think.
A New-Look Zeiterion Coming to New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
A renovation of New Bedford's Zeiterion Performing Arts Center will include restoration of the seating area and lobby, plus the creation of new education space.
Massachusetts Foster Parents Badly Needed [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Two information sessions will be held on November 5 to answer your questions about foster parenting in Massachusetts.
UMass Dartmouth Professor Predicts Trump Indictment [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
UMass Dartmouth Professor Ken Manning said the facts about the Mar-a-Lago papers are quite clear and Donald Trump has no argument to justify his actions.
New Bedford JazzFest Returning to Kilburn Mill [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford JazzFest founder Eric Paradis is promising a great time on November 6 for the 10th anniversary of the event, with almost non-stop entertainment.
Top Marks for UMass Dartmouth’s Charlton College of Business [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Dean Dr. John Williams of Charlton College of Business said students are attracted to cutting edge programs like technology management and business analytics.
Spillane on New Bedford Councilor Hugh Dunn and Ballot Questions [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane weighed in on Hugh Dunn's verdict, a proposed methadone clinic downtown, and Massachusetts ballot questions.
M.O.L.I.F.E. Seeks to Improve Lives of Adults with Disabilities [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Fairhaven-based M.O.L.I.F.E. works with intellectually and physically challenged adults to enhance their lives.