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 Cultural Center Features High School Art [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Students from the Advanced Placement Art Class at Dartmouth High School are displaying their work through March 25.
New Music Fest Coming to New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford's Roots and Branches Fest will feature 30 musical acts performing at four indoor venues downtown and two outdoor stages inside Wing's Court.
Dartmouth Aldi to Host Hunger Heroes Food Drop [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The United Way of Greater New Bedford's Hunger Heroes Food Drop is scheduled for Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Dartmouth Aldi store.
New Bedford Mediation Program Seeks to Resolve Disputes [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford's Face to Face Mediation Program is free and is available to resolve all types of disputes, including those involved with housing.
New Bedford Councilor Oliver’s Missteps and What’s Next [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Spillane says Oliver's postings were demeaning and insensitive, but's he's not ready to say Ward 3 voters made the wrong choice.
New Bedford Offers Consumer Protection Help [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Coordinator for Community Education Mali Lim says the Local Consumer Program receives about 700 referrals from the Attorney General each year.
New Education Lab Shines at New Bedford Charter School
New Bedford native Dr. Irwin Jacobs of Qualcomm fame and his wife Joan were the biggest individual contributors to the project with a $2 million gift.
New Bedford’s PACE Inc. Celebrates 40 Years of Fighting Poverty [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford-based PACE is celebrating 40 years of fighting poverty on the SouthCoast, and still looking for even more ways to help.
Dartmouth Responds to Homelessness [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Dartmouth Community Service Outreach Team is responding to the homeless living in motels and at outdoor encampments in the town.
How New Bedford Businesses Can Benefit From Offshore Wind [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Vineyard Wind and the U.S Offshore Wind Business Network are sponsoring a free, three-day training for local business owners in New Bedford.