Matt Reed

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General Assignment Reporter at WCVB-TV (Boston, MA)

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Boston Celtics fans vent frustrations after back-to-back playoff losses to New York Knicks

6 days ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

Fans at the Silver Slipper Restaurant in Roxbury are discussing the Boston Celtics' recent losses to the New York Knicks, as the team trails 2-0 in the best-of-seven series after blowing a 20-point lead in two consecutive games."Terrible, terrible loss," said Jeff Hernandez, the restaurant's owner."Oh, I was hurting," fan Lawrence Ruff said."I ain’t blaming no other player, but I’m blaming all the Celtics," fan Dashawn Harris said.Celtics Nation is frustrated and concerned.
20-year-old graduates from Boston hospital with new prosthetic hand

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

NOT. THERE WE GO. 20 YEAR OLD JUAN DIEGO IS IN HIS NEWBORN ERA. I LIKE THAT TOUCHING, GRABBING JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING. SHE’S A NATURAL. THANKS TO HIS NEW PROSTHETIC HAND. THE FIRST WEEK I GOT IT LIKE I JUST OPENED THE APARTMENTS. REFRIGERATOR. REFRIGERATOR JUST STARTED. STARTED TO GRAB EVERY SINGLE THING. JUAN DIEGO HAS BEEN A PATIENT OF SHRINERS CHILDREN’S BOSTON FOR THE PAST SEVEN YEARS.
New England linemen put skills to test in annual rodeo

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

Linemen from across New England competed Tuesday in the Northeast Public Power Association’s 17th annual Lineman’s Rodeo. The rodeo, which took place in Hull, Massachusetts, had competitors facing off in everything from climbing to high wire rescues. "Speed is very important, but safety is No. 1 always,” said Benjamin Ingemi of Taunton Municipal Light Plant. Bragging rights were on the line.
Celtics fans ready for Boston to take bite out of Big Apple

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

The Boston Celtics are taking on the New York Knicks for Game 1 in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs.At Sunny Girl in Boston's North End, hungry Celtics fans said Monday they have high hopes for this series. "We got Tatum, Brown, everyone's going, and I just think we’re going to run through them," one fan said."I feel good," fan Jake Duhame said.
Massachusetts nonprofit hosts walk in fight to end hunger across state

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

In March, President Donald Trump's administration canceled over $3 million worth of food usually sent to Massachusetts food banks. Local nonprofit Project Bread said the attacks on federal food assistance programs come as food insecurity is growing in Massachusetts. Nearly a fifth of people in Massachusetts are struggling to afford food. The nonprofit hosted its 57th annual Walk for Hunger on Sunday morning.
Boston vows to stay 'safe for everyone' despite federal threats

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

Boston city leaders say they are committed to maintaining safety and community spirit even if the city is designated as a "sanctuary" jurisdiction under a new executive order.The Wall Street Journal reports that the executive order instructs the attorney general and secretary of homeland security to identify cities and states not complying with federal immigration laws and label them as "sanctuary jurisdictions.""I don’t think any of us will be surprised if Boston is on that list.
Catholics across Massachusetts mourn pope, praise groundbreaking papacy

3 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

WITH MORE MATT. WHAT DO YOU HAVE? WELL, DOUG AND ANTOINETTE, AS YOU MENTIONED, CATHOLICS AROUND THE WORLD ARE WAKING UP TO THE NEWS THAT POPE FRANCIS HAS DIED. A VATICAN OFFICIAL MAKING THAT ANNOUNCEMENT THIS MORNING THAT AT 730 LOCAL TIME, POPE FRANCIS PASSED AWAY. WHILE THIS NEWS IS SHOCKING FOR MANY AROUND THE WORLD, IT’S NOT NECESSARILY SURPRISING.
Expo opens with global runners, events

3 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

YOU WITH SWAG. YOU KNOW, I GOT SOME FRIENDS AND AGAIN, THEY GOT THE JACKETS. WE GOT OUR CHANNEL 5 JACKETS TOO. I MIGHT SAVE THAT A LITTLE LATER. DOUG AND ANTOINETTE JOINED HERE BY MICHAEL CHAMBERLIN OF BANK OF AMERICA. JACK FLEMING WITH THE BA. JACK, I’LL START WITH YOU. WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE THAT THE ACTUAL MARATHON WEEKEND IS HERE? DOES IT FEEL DIFFERENT? EVERY BOSTON MARATHON IS A RITE OF SPRING. THE BOSTON MARATHON EXPO, SPONSORED BY BANK OF AMERICA. THOUSANDS OF REASONS TO RUN.
Creative Cambridge bagel shop is perfect place to carbo-load before Boston Marathon

3 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

For Boston Marathon participants looking to carbo-load, you may want to run right over to an award-winning bagel shop in Cambridge's Porter Square. "We hand-make our bagels, which not everyone does," said Mary Ting Hyatt, baker and owner of Bagelsaurus. "It's not a quick process, and I think you can taste it in the final product."The top-selling Jumbo—a classic egg and cheese with mustard butter slathered on both sides— and the black olive and French toast bagel have put Bagelsaurus on the map.
'A year to forget': Boston Bruins sit out playoffs for first time in 9 seasons

3 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Matt Reed

For the first time in nine seasons, the Boston Bruins are not in the NHL playoffs, and as the team looks to the future, there are some lingering questions with the franchise. The team dealt with some major injuries this season, including defender Charlie McAvoy, who hasn’t played since February, and at the trade deadline, the Bruins said goodbye to their captain Brad Marchand.