WCVB’s ‘Chronicle’ Team Inducted Into TV History
October 11th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyTwo of Chronicle’s long-time leaders, Chris Stirling, executive producer, and Susan Sloane, managing editor, will be inducted as a team into The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Boston/New England Chapter’s Silver Circle in November.
WCVB Examines Boston’s Traffic Gridlock
October 8th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyNewsCenter 5 Primetime: State of Gridlock is an in-depth look at the causes, the failures and the potential fixes to Boston’s traffic gridlock and the daily frustration it is causing to thousands of commuters trying to navigate the pitfalls of public transportation and local highways.
WLS And WCVB Partner With Northeastern University For News Research
July 2nd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyA cutting-edge study, Video News Research Project, will test the use of new forms of animation, graphics, and data visualization in video storytelling. Year-long, paid fellowship positions will be created as part of the project, one position at each of these stations in Chicago and Boston.
WCVB Earns 3 National Headliner Awards For Journalism
April 23rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWCVB, Boston’s ABC affiliate, took home awards for best newscast, continuing coverage of a single event, and coverage of a live, breaking event.
WCVB State Police Investigation Earns Gracie Award
April 18th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe award-winning entry by WCVB’s investigative team, 5 Investigates, exposed numerous state police troopers and supervisors who were embroiled in a far-reaching overtime scandal within the Massachusetts State Police.
WCVB Airing Special On Human Trafficking
April 2nd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyNewsCenter 5 Primetime: Trafficked in Massachusetts will delve into the underground world of human trafficking, where women are primarily the victims.
WCVB Fundraiser Helps Gas Explosion Victims
December 7th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWCVB, the Hearst ABC affiliate in Boston, raised more than $350,000 to help those still struggling in the aftermath of a gas line disaster in September that caused explosions and more than 80 individual fires in Massachusetts. “We experienced first-hand the staff’s warmth, sincerity, and generosity; and it is clear why WCVB Channel 5 is such a trusted community partner,” said Carol Lavoie Schuster of the Greater Lawrence Disaster Relief Fund team.