I hail from Milton, Mass. where I attended Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury then later Suffolk University. For many years, I worked as an entertainer in film, TV and stage. Eventually, I got bit by the news bug and earned a Masters in Journalism from Northeastern University. During my time at Northeastern, I worked as a Co-op for the Patriot Ledger and the Enterprise writing articles and creating video packages for their websites. I went on to Cape Cod Broadcasting where I anchored the evening news shifts and covered local government. Over my career, I have reported on many events such as the Boston Marathon bombings, Rally to Restore Sanity, and the Hollywood Black Film Festival. I feel very fortunate to be a part of WBSM and interacting with our loyal audience.
Dan McCready
Fall River, Taunton Get State Money For Parks
Two Southcoast communities are getting state money for park and recreation improvements.
Santos Discusses Economic Development Plans For New Bedford
A big piece of New Bedford's master plan for improved economic growth calls for attracting new businesses and industries into the city.
Two Killed In Route 24 Crash In Fall River
Two men are dead following an early morning crash on Route 24 in Fall River.
Two Suspects Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
Two people are facing drug charges following a Thursday morning traffic stop in Freetown.
New Bedford High School Fistfight Video Goes Viral
A video showing a fight between two students at New Bedford High School has been making the rounds on social media.
Adolescent Mental Health Facility Opens In North Dartmouth
Southcoast Behavioral Health opened a 24-bed unit on Friday that will provide inpatient treatment for adolescents between the ages of 13-17.
New Bedford Overflow Shelter To Open Friday Night
New Bedford's Emergency Overflow Shelter will be open Friday night.
New Bedford Joins Lawsuit Against Proposed Windfarm
The City of New Bedford has joined in a lawsuit to block the construction of a wind farm approximately 11 miles of the coast of New York.
Lawyers’ Group Wants Sheriff To Leave ICE Program
The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice recently sent a letter to Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson urging him to end his participation in the 287g program, which allows the Sheriff's office to handle some tasks involving illegal immigration which are normally handled by agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Buttonwood Park Zoo Unveils Handicapped Accessible Train
The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society unveiled a handicapped accessible caboose for the "Black Bear Express" train during a ceremony on Wednesday.