Matt Reed

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Reporter & Anchor at WCVB-TV (Boston, MA)

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Jury deliberations resume Monday in Karen Read murder trial

2 days ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. JURY TO DECIDE KAREN REED’S FATE OF THOSE TWO SIDES. WILL THE JURORS ANTOINETTE. THAT’S RIGHT.
Former Patriot Antonio Brown wanted on attempted murder charge

5 days ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

Editorial Standards ⓘ Former New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown is reportedly wanted on an attempted murder charge in connection with an alleged incident that happened last month in Florida.
'Straight out of authoritarian playbook': Mass. lawmakers blast Trump's response to Los Angeles protests

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

Massachusetts lawmakers blasted President Donald Trump's administration for its response to the protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles. Demonstrators who blocked a major freeway, set self-driving cars on fire and clashed with authorities were hit with tear gas and flash bangs after Trump sent in the National Guard to restore order on Sunday, against Gov. Gavin Newsom's wishes. In a video online, Sen.
Neighbor rescues blind woman from burning building in Boston

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

AN INCREDIBLE RESCUE. YEAH. ANTOINETTE. THAT INCLUDES A GENTLEMAN WHO LIVES IN THIS BUILDING WHERE THE FIRE IS. HE’S UP ON THE THIRD FLOOR. YOU CAN SEE ALL THE SMOKE, THE DAMAGE. BUT THAT GENTLEMAN TELLS ME HE WOKE UP TO HIS NEIGHBORS YELLING TO GET OUT. GET OUT. BUT HE QUICKLY REALIZED THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE BUILDING. AND HE ALSO RECALLED THAT THERE IS A BLIND, ELDERLY WOMAN WHO LIVES ON THE FLOOR BELOW HIM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. SO THAT GENTLEMAN WENT DOWN AND TRIED TO GET HIS NEIGHBOR TO LEAVE.
Students with developmental disabilities shine at Grand-Ma’s Donuts

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

Students from the Southeastern Massachusetts Education Collaborative took orders and served customers at Grand-Ma’s Donuts in New Bedford, gaining practical experience in independent living and vocational skills. "Our organization is a public school for students with a variety of special needs," said Kim Wilmot, student services director at SMEC.
'It's so dumb, it's stupid': Gov. Maura Healey blasts attacks on Harvard

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

Gov. Maura Healey is slamming President Donald Trump's threats against Harvard University as the school is holding commencement Thursday. The Trump administration’s latest salvos include asking federal agencies to cancel about $100 million in contracts with the Ivy League school. The government already canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants, moved to cut off Harvard’s enrollment of international students and threatened its tax-exempt status.
Driver in alleged drunken crash that killed girl in Franklin, Massachusetts to face charges

3 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

A man charged in an alleged drunken driving crash that claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl in Franklin, Massachusetts is set to face charges Tuesday. James Blanchard, 21, of Franklin, is facing a list of charges, including motor vehicle homicide while driving under the influence and driving a vehicle with an open container of alcohol.
Those who made ultimate sacrifice honored in Boston on Memorial Day

3 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

OUR MATT REED REPORTS. FOR 57 YEARS, THEY’VE GATHERED HERE IN WEST ROXBURY, HONORING THOSE FROM BOSTON AND THOSE FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN SERVICE OF THIS COUNTRY. THEY’RE NOT JUST NAMES. THEY’RE NOT JUST NUMBERS. THEY’RE PARENTS, CHILDREN, SPOUSES, SISTERS AND BROTHERS. THIS DAY IS A REMINDER OF THE BEST OF US, THOSE WILLING TO RISK EVERYTHING TO KEEP OUR HOMES SAFE, FAIR AND FREE.
5-year-old girl dies in alleged drunken driving crash; driver charged

3 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

A driver is facing charges in connection with an alleged drunken driving crash that claimed the life of a young girl Saturday in Franklin, Massachusetts, sources said. The child, who sources said was 5 years old, was a passenger traveling with her parents and brother in a sedan on Grove Street when their vehicle collided with a pickup truck just before 6:30 p.m.The girl, who was not identified, was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Sweet, savory breakfast favorites draw diners to Wakefield hot spot

3 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

It feels like you’re eating at mom’s house when you’re at Wakefield’s Blue Moon Grill – that is, if your mom is cooking up sweet morning French toast, a crab Rangoon scramble or Irish eggs Benedict."I’m from Lynnfield, but I come to Wakefield for my breakfast," Bob Casoli said."I love this place," Lauren Maguire said.Christin Connolly took over the Blue Moon from her uncle and aunt about six years ago."We add a little flair to our food," Connolly said. "We’re not a basic restaurant.

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