Jim Phillips

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.

Immigrant Voices Exhibit Coming to New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center

Joe Ritter, the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center's Director of Programs, discussed the upcoming schedule and the new look of its Bethel Street headquarters.

New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest Returns October 12

Saturday, October 12 will be the 19th Annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Pier 3 on the city's waterfront.

New Bedford Music Icon Candida Rose Is Now an Author

New Bedford musical icon Candida Rose has published a book about how Cape Verdean culture has shaped her music and her life.

Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust to Host Music in the Woods

The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust presents 'The Evergreen Grove Sessions' on Sunday, October 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gidley Woods.

South Coast Business Alliance Presents Oktoberfest Next Saturday

The SCBA's 18th Annual Oktoberfest celebration will be held October 5 from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. under a giant tent on Pope's Island in New Bedford.

Fall River’s Giunta 5K Road Race Raising Money for Scholarships

Fall River police officer Thomas Giunta was killed in the line of duty in August 1994. A road race in his honor will raise money for scholarships.

New Bedford-Based Community Outreach Programs Making an Impact

Two New Bedford programs are making a real connection with area residents: the New Bedford Human Rights Commission and the Face-to-Face Mediation Program.

New Bedford Baby Battling Liver Disease Will Benefit From Walkathon

Baby Saige of New Bedford has a rare liver disease and needed a transplant. Now the community is coming together to raise money for her medical bills.

Dartmouth Cultural Center Hosting Annual Wet Paint Day

The Dartmouth Cultural Center's annual Wet Paint Day is happening on Saturday, September 21 starting at 9 a.m.

Descendants of Whaling Masters Celebrating 50th Anniversary

Descendants of Whaling Masters now has 450 members, living in 30 states and surrounding U.S.territories.