Phil Devitt is Digital Managing Editor of Fun 107 and WBSM. He also anchors the weekday afternoon news on 1420 WBSM, 99.5 FM and the WBSM app. A lifelong SouthCoast resident, he has been telling local stories since his days at The Villager, Westport High School's student newspaper (alongside Fun 107's Gazelle). Before joining Townsquare New Bedford-Fall River, he served as digital city editor for The Herald News, managing editor of Hathaway Publishing, editor of The Chronicle and The Fall River Spirit, and reporter for The Standard-Times. He was twice named Feature Writer of the Year by Gannett and, in 2017, one of Editor & Publisher Magazine's 25 Under 35. His work has been featured in The Boston Globe Magazine, Al Jazeera English, National Geographic School Publishing and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Write to him at phil.devitt@townsquaremedia.com.
Phil Devitt
Fall River’s Secret Chow Mein Sandwich Song Is an Underrated Gem
"Chow Mein Sandwich," a song by Alika and the Happy Samoans as performed at China Royal, celebrates Fall River's favorite simple meal.
Massachusetts Was Home of Humble ‘Sesame Street’ Legend Behind Big Bird
Caroll Spinney, who originated and played Big Bird on "Sesame Street" for 50 years, was born and raised in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts TV Star Jesse Williams’ Link to Salem Witch Trials
Appearing on an episode of PBS series "Finding Your Roots," "Grey's Anatomy" star Jesse Williams learned an ancestor was a key figure in the Salem Witch Trials.
Swansea Singer’s Silly Potato Anthem Deserves to Be Next Viral Hit
Cheryl Wheeler, singer-songwriter from Swansea, Massachusetts, wrote an infectious song about potatoes set to the Mexican hat dance. It should be a viral hit.
‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel Teaser Trailer Has a Massachusetts Connection
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" hits theaters on September 6, 2024. The sequel to the 1988 film starring Michael Keaton filmed exteriors in Melrose, Massachusetts.
State Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Plymouth Shooting of New Bedford Man
State Police are seeking 20-year-old John Geovanni Pires Monteiro Macedo in the fatal shooting of 25-year-old New Bedford resident Robert Aponte-Flores at Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth.
Fall River Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Relationship with 17-Year-Old
Fall River Police Officer Michael Morin was arrested by his own department for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old and for having inappropriate photos.
New Bedford Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Ring
Maria Carrion, 46, was one of the distributors and runners for the Orlando Badillo Fentanyl Drug Trafficking Organization, the Bristol County District Attorney says.
Fall River Diocese Is Closing Bishop Connolly High School
Bishop Connolly High School on Elsbree Street is closing, the Fall River Diocese announced, citing declining enrollment and financial struggles.
Westport Man’s Surreal ‘SNL’ Adventure Takes Him from Audience to After Party
A visit to "Saturday Night Live" was a dream come true for lifelong fan Phil Devitt, but it ended up being just one surreal moment of the night.