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
UMass Dartmouth Professor on What’s Next for Donald Trump [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
UMass Dartmouth Prof. Ken Manning thinks the New York case against Donald Trump is fairly solid, but questions whether it will rise to the level of a felony.
Helping Survivors of New Bedford’s Deadly Rooming House Fire [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
In the wake of the fatal New Bedford fire, Rev. David Lima said social service agencies are working every day to find permanent housing for those displaced.
A Photo History of the Port of New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
'From the Hold: The Port in Photos' runs from April 13 to July 9 at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center.
Children’s Advocacy Center in Fall River Fights and Prevents Child Abuse [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County offers counseling and training to children, parents and others to help them cope with the trauma of abuse.
Mattapoisett Groups to Host Tour de Creme Bike Ride [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Tour de Creme is three separate bike rides of 11, 25 and 42 miles, with stops at various ice cream shops and creameries in our region.
Spillane on New Bedford City Council Ballot Questions and More [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Jack Spillane asks if the New Bedford City Council is so anxious to put questions on the ballot, why not ask voters about term limits for the councilors?
UMass Dartmouth Professor on Russia-Ukraine War and How It Will End [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
UMass Dartmouth Professor Brian Glyn Williams has studied the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has reached some very strong conclusions about the war.
New Bedford Fish Fry to Benefit Trade Students [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Vocational Awards Committee is raising money to help vocational students pay the cost of tools, fees and licenses that are needed to practice their trade.
SouthCoast Tourism Survey Yields Interesting Results [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Charlton College of Business received a grant from One SouthCoast Chamber to conduct the survey in order to learn more about the people who visit the area.
Dartmouth Cultural Center Features High School Art [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Students from the Advanced Placement Art Class at Dartmouth High School are displaying their work through March 25.