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
Schools Invited to Come Aboard New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is offering several standards-based educational programs for a variety of age groups.
New Bedford’s Hazelwood Park Once Again Home to Lawn Bowling, Croquet [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Tournaments in lawn bowling and croquet were held at New Bedford's Hazelwood Park this year, and officials raved about greens, calling them 'world class.'
Financial Literacy Program for Women Coming to New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Paula Montgomery says programs like this are critical for many women who are unsure about issues like credit, bank accounts, checking and more.
New Bedford Interim Superintendent: ‘We Have Work to Do’ [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Public Schools Interim Superintendent Andrew O'Leary discusses the challenges facing the city's school system in the coming years.
New Bedford Pier 3 to Host 17th Annual Oktoberfest [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The South Coast Business Alliance's Oktoberfest has raised more than $1 million for children's programs in New Bedford.
New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest Coming September 30 [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The 18th annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest is happening on Saturday, September 30 at Pier 3 on the city's waterfront.
Fall River Fabric Arts Festival Expanding to New Bedford, Providence [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Michael Benevides and his team behind the Fabric Arts Festival are adding venues in New Bedford and Providence, in addition to locations in Fall River.
Scouting BSA Holding Recruiting Event in New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Scouting BSA will be holding a recruiting event in New Bedford on Saturday, September 23 from boys and girls ages five to 17.
Massachusetts Red Cross Tackles Flooding, Blood Shortages [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
With flooding in Central Massachusetts and the arrival of Hurricane Lee, the Red Cross was responding to it all.
How New Bedford Should Handle the Rise in COVID Cases [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Community Health Center CEO Cheryl Bartlett would like to see a more moderate and reasonable response to COVID this time around.