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
New Bedford’s Hatch Street Open Studios Event Is May 18-19
Visitors are invited to tour artist studios, watch demonstrations, take part in workshops, enjoy live music and purchase unique gifts and fine art.
New Bedford-Area Families Invited to Family Fest on May 18
New Bedford Family Fest is a free event happening Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center on Hillman Street.
ArtWeek SouthCoast Coming to New Bedford, Fall River and More
ArtWeek SouthCoast will feature live performances, poetry readings, workshops and painting demonstrations in New Bedford, Fall River and more.
New Bedford Walking for a Cure for Multiple Sclerosis
New Bedford's MS Walk, happening May 11, is a one and three mile walk/run that is a fundraising event to find an end to multiple sclerosis.
New Exhibits This Spring at the Dartmouth Cultural Center
The Dartmouth Cultural Center is also hosting activities as part of 2024 ArtWeek SouthCoast, running from May 9 to May 19.
New Bedford Hosting Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk
Women's Fund SouthCoast has been around for 24 years, doing research on the status of women and girls and funding programs to help empower them.
New Bedford Author Pens Book on Teens and Mental Health
New Bedford author Cara Bean has written and illustrated the book entitled 'Here I Am, I Am Me: An illustrated Guide to Mental Health.'
Help New Bedford’s Community Boating Center Keep Sailing
New Bedford's Community Boating Center's flagship program is the Summer Youth Sailing Program. All proceeds from its May 11 gala will be directed there.
New Bedford’s Upcoming Free Community Recycling Event
First Citizens' Federal Credit Union is hosting a Community Recycling Event on Saturday, May 18 in the parking lot across from its North Front Street branch.
New Bedford Will Host Wicked Whaleboat Challenge
A total of 17 teams will take part in this year's Wicked Whaleboat Challenge, including teams from New Bedford, Boston, Cape Cod and California.