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
Dartmouth to Honor Korean War Vets and Families in July [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Thursday, July 27, Dartmouth Korean War veterans, spouses and family members will take part in a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the war.
Country Music Festa in New Bedford June 3 [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford's Feast Grounds will once again host a Country Music Festa, scheduled for Saturday, June 3 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Madeira Field.
Dartmouth Cultural Center Features Local Artists and More [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Dartmouth Cultural Center is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment.
Westport Duplex Latest Project for Habitat for Humanity [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Westport property itself was acquired by Habitat in partnership with the Westport Housing Trust and the town's Community Preservation Committee.
Greater New Bedford’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Is May 13 [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive began in 1993, and since then hundreds of millions pounds of food have been collected and distributed nationwide.
New Bedford Native and Nationally-Known Photographer Anthony Barboza Returning for Book Signing
New Bedford native and nationally-known photographer Anthony Barboza is returning to the city on May 6 for a book signing at the New Bedford Art Museum.
Swansea YMCA Will Soon Have a Splash Pad [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Swansea YMCA has raised more than $400,000 for a splash pad so far thanks to some large donations, but is banking on help from the general public as well.
New Bedford’s Buy Black NB Putting On Black Excellence Gala [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Founder Justina Perry believes what Buy Black NB has accomplished in its first three years is worthy of celebration.
South Dartmouth Mother’s Day Run to Help New Mothers and Their Children
Women United, part of the United Way of Greater New Bedford, and WOMEN RUN Inc. are sponsoring a 5K Run and Walk on Mother's Day, May 14, in South Dartmouth.
UMass Dartmouth Professor on What’s Next for Donald Trump [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
UMass Dartmouth Prof. Ken Manning thinks the New York case against Donald Trump is fairly solid, but questions whether it will rise to the level of a felony.