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
Keeping East Bridgewater’s Maggie Mendonca Safe
Seven-year old Maggie Mendonca of East Bridgewater suffers from two rare seizure disorders where she drops to the floor at least several times a day.
Fairhaven DisABILITY Pride Day Stresses Inclusion [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Organizers of Fairhaven's upcoming DisABILITY Pride Day say it will focus on what people can do, not what they can't do.
Public Art on Display at New Bedford Seaport Art Walk
Seagull Cinderella is wearing a new dress, and there will be at least eight other works of art for people to enjoy along the New Bedford waterfront.
Dartmouth Cultural Center Seeking Donations to Restore Its Home
The Dartmouth Cultural Center must raise $160,000 in order to receive a matching grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Dartmouth’s Theresa Street Summer Classic Is July 15-16 [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Dartmouth's Theresa Street incorporated as a non-profit in 2020, and since that time has raised more than $100,000 to assist other community organizations.
Hetty Green Returns to New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Irene Duprey-Gutierrez said that while some people call New Bedford's legendary Hetty Green 'The Witch of Wall Street,' she calls her a wizard.
Bullard’s Public Life in New Bedford Highlighted in Memoir [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
In his memoir, former New Bedford Mayor John Bullard said he wanted to encourage young people to consider doing what he did, try to fix up their hometown.
Delicious Food and Fun to Highlight Mattapoisett’s Taste of the Town
You couldn't ask for a nicer setting for the 19th annual Taste of the Town in Mattapoisett, with a stunning view of Mattapoisett Harbor.
Public Art Is DATMA’s Gift to New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
DATMA is celebrating its fifth year in New Bedford promoting public art with a variety of exhibits and programs.
Challenging Racism in the Tri-Town Area [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Rhonda Baptiste grew up in Mattapoisett, but she knows the experiences of her biracial son are much different than what she experienced growing up.