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
Hetty Green Returns to New Bedford This Summer [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Irene Duprey Gutierrez, a long-time educator on the SouthCoast, will bring Hetty Green to life with performances this summer at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
Spillane on Fundraising for Playgrounds at New Bedford Schools [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Up until recently, funding to upgrade New Bedford school playgrounds were included in the school budget that the entire community paid for.
Update on New Bedford’s Advanced Manufacturing Campus [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Derek Santos, Exec. Director of the New Bedford Economic Development Council, says the City is now requesting proposals for the Advanced Manufacturing Campus.
A New Playground for New Bedford’s Hathaway School [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
A fundraising event will be held Saturday, May 21st, 6 -11pm at the New Bedford Country Club off Slocum Road.
Taste of SouthCoast Returning to New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
This year's Taste of SouthCoast will take place on May 22 beginning at noon, under a huge tent at Pier 3 on New Bedford's waterfront.
New Bedford Housing Crisis Prompts Meeting [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
United Interfaith Action is holding a community meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church on Eighth Street in downtown New Bedford.
Juvenile Suspect Faces Gun Charges in New Bedford
Police detectives encountered a group of males near the Middle Street/Chancery St. intersection, and discovered a firearm loaded with seven rounds of ammunition.
UMass Dartmouth Awards Degrees to Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 have represented 257 cities and towns in Massachussetts, 39 states, and 32 countries.
Early Morning Fire Damages Home in Fairhaven
Fire Chief Todd Correia says no civilians or firefighters were injured.
Fishing to Help Meeting Street/Schwartz School in Dartmouth
Meeting Street/Schwartz School serves hundreds of children living with developmental and physical challenges.