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
New Bedford Charter School Hires Familiar Face as New Director
New Bedford's Global Learning Charter Public School has a new Executive Director in Steve Furtado, Jr., who was the school's business manager for 13 years.
Dartmouth Fundraiser for Suicide Prevention Is Sept. 7
This year's fundraiser for the Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation is September 7 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Allendale Country Club in Dartmouth.
New Bedford’s Steeple Playhouse Announces Busy 2024-25 Season
Your Theatre, Inc. has been a part of New Bedford's performing arts landscape for 78 years. It now has a permanent home at the Steeple Playhouse.
Dartmouth Working to Fight Homelessness in Town
There are individuals and families in Dartmouth living in the woods, in motels and in their cars, trying to find permanent shelter.
Something Special Happening at Gnome Surf in Little Compton
Little Compton-based Gnome Surf is providing more than 10,000 'surf therapy' sessions this season at five different beaches.
New Bedford Community Health Center Hosting Health Fair Aug. 10
The We Care Health Fair in New Bedford will offer free health screenings, health and wellness information and various family-friendly activities.
New Bedford FHC Offers Summer Programs and Seafood Soirée
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has interesting programs to offer in August and September, including the center's biggest fundraiser of the year.
Politics 2024: Three Weeks We Will Likely Never Forget
Professor Ken Manning, chair of the Political Science Department at UMass Dartmouth, joins us this week on Townsquare Sunday to help sort it all out.
Three Fairhaven, MA Groups Gear Up to Celebrate Diverse Abilities
Fairhaven, Massachusetts groups are coming together for a Diverse Abilities Celebration in honor of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
New Bedford, MA Seaport Art Walk Is a Chance to Enjoy Public Art
The 12th annual Seaport Art Walk in New Bedford features the work of seven artists.