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
Posture Workshop to Benefit New Bedford’s Our Sisters’ School [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
A Posture Workshop on Saturday, September 23 at Sangha New Bedford will benefit Our Sisters' School, a private school for middle-school aged girls in the city.
September 23 Is Wet Paint Day in Dartmouth [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Dartmouth Cultural Center President Pauline Santos said the upcoming Wet Paint Day on Sept. 23 is the largest turnout of artists ever for the event.
UMass Dartmouth Professor: Donald Trump ‘in a World of Trouble’
Will Donald Trump ever spend time in jail? UMass Dartmouth Professor Ken Manning shares his thoughts.
United Way Urges Southcoast Residents to ‘Live United’
Live United Week via the United Way of Greater New Bedford is five days of fundraising, fun activities and community service.
Dartmouth Restaurant Fundraiser to Benefit Wounded Warriors [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Matt Rooney of Dartmouth's Black Bass Grille has staged fundraisers for the past 11 years for the Wounded Warriors Project, raising $150,000 in the process.
Dartmouth-Based Foundation Seeks to Boost Mental Health Services [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation is committed to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and and providing resources for those who need help.
New Bedford Coastal Foodshed a Hub for Farmers and Consumers [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford's Coastal Foodshed was started in 2018 to make it easier for local farmers to sell what they grow.
Wareham to Host Offshore Wind Opportunity Forum [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Vineyard Wind is sponsoring a forum on job opportunities at the Dudley L. Brown VFW Post #2846 located in Onset.
Sea Monsters and More at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has an ongoing exhibit focused on sea monsters, as well as a number of other exciting events in August and September.
History Night at Fairhaven’s Fort Phoenix Slated for August 16
Fairhaven's Fort Phoenix will host History Night August 16, offering information and re-enactments of the fort's role in the American Revolution and Civil War.