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
Spillane on New Bedford’s Election, Sea Lab and More [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Light's Jack Spillane hosted an online chat with the Democratic candidates for Bristol County Sheriff, and came away impressed with all three.
Southeastern Regional Transit Authority to Upgrade Bus Fleet
Mayor Jon Mitchell says the new busses will start SRTA on the path to a clean energy bus fleet.
Massport Official to Lead New Bedford Port Authority
Gordon Carr is the current Deputy director of Real Estate Strategy and Policy at Massport.
Elderly Fall River Man Found Guilty of Rape and Indecent Assault
The jury convicted Seth Sang of two counts of rape of a child, four counts of indecent assault and battery on a person under the age of 14 and one count of assault with intent to rape.
Dartmouth Mental Health Center to Expand Help for Young People [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Bridge is collaborating with UMass Dartmouth and the Dartmouth Youth Advocate to start a big outreach to young people and youth in the community.
New Bedford Health CEO Answers Questions About Monkeypox [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Community Health Center CEO Cheryl Bartlett says people considered high risk for monkeypox are starting to pay attention.
New Bedford Light’s Spillane on Monkeypox, CSOs [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the Light's reporting on the first reported case of monkeypox in New Bedford.
UMass Dartmouth Professor on Drone Strike That Killed al-Qaida Leader [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
UMass Dartmouth Professor of Islamic History Brian Glyn Williams discusses the U.S. military strike that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri.
New Bedford’s Citizen Police Academy Returning [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The New Bedford Police Department is bringing back its Citizen Police Academy beginning in September.
Remembering Dartmouth’s Tyler Joseph Leonard [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
After the death of Dartmouth's Tyler Joseph Leonard, his family formed a foundation to assist organizations working with young people on suicide prevention.