Townsquare Sunday with Jim Phillips

In his memoir, former New Bedford Mayor John Bullard said he wanted to encourage young people to consider doing what he did, try to fix up their hometown.

You couldn't ask for a nicer setting for the 19th annual Taste of the Town in Mattapoisett, with a stunning view of Mattapoisett Harbor.

DATMA is celebrating its fifth year in New Bedford promoting public art with a variety of exhibits and programs.

Rhonda Baptiste grew up in Mattapoisett, but she knows the experiences of her biracial son are much different than what she experienced growing up.

Abolition Row Park in New Bedford may be small, but the message it sends is mighty. That message, of course, is freedom.

The exact locations of the six gardens in this year's tour will be revealed on June 24, the day of the tour.

The Fairhaven Homecoming Fair will feature dozens of vendors, food, free entertainment, and activities for children, along with an art show and more.

More than 300 swimmers are expected to take part in the Buzzards Bay Swim, and all money raised will be directed to programs aimed at keeping the bay clean.

This year's Full Bloom Festival will also see the unveiling of a community garden at Cushman Park.

New Bedford Superintendent Thomas Anderson discussed his successes in the Whaling City ahead of his departure to return to his hometown of East Hartford.