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
Thomas Anderson Bids Farewell to New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Superintendent Thomas Anderson discussed his successes in the Whaling City ahead of his departure to return to his hometown of East Hartford.
Fairhaven Businessman Urging Support for New Bedford’s Dream Out Loud
Joel Cordero says the Dream Out Loud Center in New Bedford gave him 'empowerment, the belief and the intangibles that you can't often find where I came from.'
Westport Senior Resource Fair to Focus on Elder Abuse Issues [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
White's of Westport will host the Bristol County Celebration of Seniors, a free breakfast and resource fair with a program on elder abuse awareness.
Sea Monsters and More at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
When putting together programs for the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Laura Orleans was reminded that sea monsters appear in every culture that has water.
Coastline of New Bedford’s Meals on Wheels Program Earns Praise [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Coastline of New Bedford's core service is the Meals on Wheels program, which in 2022 delivered more than 434,000 meals to seniors still living independently.
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.