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.
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Massachusetts Man’s Funny Parking Meter Headstone Reads ‘Time Expired’
The headstone of Gordon "Gordy" Burdick in Florida, Massachusetts, is a parking meter that reads "Time Expired." Burdick wasn't the only one with the idea.
Fall River’s Former Mayor ‘So Shook Up’ After Lightning Strikes Inches Away
Fall River businessman and attorney Will Flanagan, former mayor, said lightning struck inches away from him, setting off alarms at Starbucks and lighting up his car.
Massachusetts Gets All the Love From Mindy Kaling at Democratic National Convention
Cambridge-born actress and writer Mindy Kaling showered Massachusetts with praise while hosting the Democratic National Convention.
Save Money This Summer at These Popular SouthCoast Restaurants
Enjoy up to $50 off your next meal at SouthCoast restaurants with these Seize the Deal certificates.
Fall River Has Been the Butt of Jokes for a Long Time
Writer Robert Benchley put Fall River in a humorous light in his 1921 book, "Of All Things," a reminder that Fall River has been a punchline for many years.
Open Letter to Bill Murray: Move to New Bedford Already
Bill Murray has visited New Bedford numerous times. He seems to enjoy it. Here, we make the case for him to put down roots in the Whaling City permanently.
Raynham Bull Shot and Killed After Slaughterhouse Escape, Car Crash
A bull escaped Mathieu Farms in Raynham August 12, causing a crash on I-495, jumping into a lake and charging at police before being euthanized by its owner.
Rhode Island Man Outlives His Death in Imposing Bronze Statue
Henry Tillinghast Sisson, a Civil War veteran and former lieutenant governor of Rhode Island, is buried in Little Compton under a bronze statue of him.
Ylvis, Norwegian Band Behind ‘The Fox,’ Wrote Epic Massachusetts Anthem
Norwegian comedy group Ylvis had a hit with "The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)" and followed it up with a funny but little-known song about Massachusetts.
Second New Bedford Mosquito Sample Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
A second mosquito sample collected from New Bedford's Hicks-Logan neighborhood has tested positive for West Nile Virus.