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
UMass Dartmouth Professor on Russia-Ukraine War and How It Will End [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
UMass Dartmouth Professor Brian Glyn Williams has studied the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has reached some very strong conclusions about the war.
New Bedford Fish Fry to Benefit Trade Students [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Vocational Awards Committee is raising money to help vocational students pay the cost of tools, fees and licenses that are needed to practice their trade.
SouthCoast Tourism Survey Yields Interesting Results [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Charlton College of Business received a grant from One SouthCoast Chamber to conduct the survey in order to learn more about the people who visit the area.
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.