New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses some of the biggest stories that will make up 2024, including the announcement of a Herman Melville statue coming to the city.

Alissa DeSousa discusses Rare Riders of Massachusetts, a SouthCoast-based nonprofit raising funds for adaptive bicycles, enabling children with disabilities to enjoy bike rides with their friends and family.

Eric Rousseau of SRTA discusses the expansion of the "Try Transit" program, offering free bus rides through June.

WBSM's Townsquare Sunday highlights individuals and organizations working to better the quality of life on the SouthCoast. Join host Jim Phillips as he talks to those who are making a difference in our local communities.

Rev. Sandra Bentley of the Bethel AME Church, Martin Bentz, Outreach Coordinator for the Islamic Society of Southeastern Mass. and Rabbi Raphael Kanter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue discuss the turmoil in the Middle East, how that is impacting us locally, and how it works into this year’s New Year’s Eve service at the Seamen’s Bethel.

Eric Paradis of Your Theatre shares the exciting news about the long-awaiting opening of the Steeple Playhouse.

Brittany Botelho, Executive Director of Project Independence, an adult day care center, talks about all the work she does to help people in and around New Bedford.

Laura Orleans of the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center updates listeners on the center's upcoming programming.

Music Coordinator Gisele Pappas discusses two sacred music performances taking place in December at St. Anthony of Padua Church in New Bedford's North End.

New Bedford Ballet President Melissa Scanlon and Artistic Director Rebecca Waskiel discuss the Ballet and its upcoming performances of “A New England Nutcracker.”