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
Funny Fall River Native Is Jerry Seinfeld’s Secret Writing Weapon
Spike Feresten, who wrote the "Soup Nazi" episode of "Seinfeld" and co-wrote Jerry Seinfeld's new movie "Unfrosted," was born and raised in Massachusetts.
Docuseries on Former Fall River Mayor Is Hard to Find
"Run This City," a 10-part docuseries made for defunct app Quibi, never got the audience it deserved. It's not impossible to find on any streaming service.
Rhode Island Band’s Song Stars in John Cena Comedy ‘Ricky Stanicky’
John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band's song "Day in the Sun" is on the soundtrack for "Ricky Stanicky," starring John Cena and directed by Peter Farrelly.
‘Family Guy’ Revived Awesome but Forgotten Massachusetts Tourism Anthem
"The Spirit of Massachusetts" was the catchy anthem of the state's tourism efforts in the 1980s. "Family Guy" revived interest in it in a sixth-season episode.
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.