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
Jack Spillane on New Bedford Vote and More [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the Ward 3 election and the city council's rejection of Carol Pimentel to the GNB Voc-Tech school board.
Fairhaven Firefighters and Harbormaster Tackle Fuel Spill
According to a press release, the fishing vessel Jack M. reported an equipment malfunction that spilled an unknown quanity of diesel fuel into the harbor.
HOME Tackles New Bedford Housing Issues [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Carl Alves, a member of New Bedford's HOME coalition, said the group is 'exploring new and innovative approaches to housing, as well as promoting new housing opportunities for all residents in the region.'
Mardi Gras Music Fundraiser for New Bedford Boys and Girls Club [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Dr. Michael Rocha discusses an upcoming Mardi Gras fundraiser featuring the Southcoast Brass Band to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford.
Small Grant Program Has Big Impact in Greater New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The United Way's Changemaker Grant program funds ideas for positive change in the Greater New Bedford community.
UMass Dartmouth Professor Predicts Tough Going for Speaker McCarthy
UMass Dartmouth Professor Ken Manning says there's clearly a deep suspicion about the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives.
Time for New Bedford to Get Serious About Offshore Wind [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Old Bedford Village, Pace ane other organizations are reaching out to "underserved" populations, and directing them to employment opportunities in the wind industry.
A News Update With Jack Spillane [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane checks in to discuss the New Bedford City Council, new Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux and more.
New Bedford Superintendent on Fights at NBHS, Student Health and MCAS Scores
New Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson discusses fights at New Bedford High, student health, MCAS scores and more.
New Bedford Rabbi and Reverend Look Back at 2022 [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Both Rev. David Lima and Rabbi Raphael Kanter hope to see progress on affordable housing in New Bedford in the new year.