Phil Tenser

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Digital Media Manager at WCVB-TV (Boston, MA)

Digital Manager for @WCVB in #Boston. Dad and husband. Often posting about #news #Massachusetts #Ethics #adventures #photography

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Poll highlights chasm between Republicans, Democrats on immigration issues

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Phil Tenser

Americans are sharply divided over immigration policies along party lines, according to the findings of a new national poll.
'Turtleboy' blogger invokes Fifth Amendment in connection with Karen Read case

1 week ago | wcvb.com | David Bienick |Phil Tenser

Aidan Timothy Kearney, the confrontational Massachusetts blogger known as "Turtleboy," agreed to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights during a hearing in Karen Read's murder case Wednesday. Kearney has posted prolifically about the Read case, pushing the defense's theory, and prosecutors allege Kearney and Read have communicated extensively.
Driver found asleep on Massachusetts highway accused of triggering 100 mph chase

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Phil Tenser

Troopers said a man who was found asleep in his vehicle on a Massachusetts highway awoke and sped away, starting a pursuit that reached approximately 100 mph. The incident began at 1:13 a.m. Wednesday, when officials received multiple reports of a dark vehicle stopped in the middle lane of Interstate 495 in Lowell, said Massachusetts State Police spokesperson Tim McGuirk.
Majority of Americans fear rising costs, taxes, tariff impacts in 2025, poll finds

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Phil Tenser

More than half the nation believes the country is going off on the wrong track, according to the results of a new national poll. Findings of the latest UMass Amherst national poll show that 68% of the nation believes grocery prices and housing costs will increase this year. Fifty-four percent believe taxes will also increase, and 46% believe the crime rate will rise.
Elite runners to watch in 129th Boston Marathon

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Dustin Bybee |Phil Tenser |Alexis Beckett

COMPETE. THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT STORYLINES TO FOLLOW, THERE’S A CHANCE FOR A THREE PEAT BACK TO BACK WINS AND SOME NEW OLYMPIANS SET TO TAKE THE START LINE IN JUST 102 DAYS. PRO RUNNERS ACROSS 20 COUNTRIES WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO ETCH THEIR NAME INTO BOSTON’S HISTORY, AND SOME HAVE ALREADY DONE SO. THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT BOSTON IS THIS YEAR WE HAVE SEVEN CHAMPIONS RETURNING AND FOUR OF THEM HAVE WON TWO TIMES.
Boston Marathon route map: Course, landmarks, transportation options

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Phil Tenser

Covering 26.2 miles from the suburbs into the city, the historic route of the Boston Marathon brings world-class athletes racing through eight Massachusetts cities and towns every year on Patriot's Day.The race runs through Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, Brookline, and Boston.It begins on Main Street in Hopkinton and follows Route 135 through Ashland, Framingham, Natick and Wellesley, to where Route 135 joins Route 16.
Americans divided on Elon Musk's influence, trustworthiness

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Phil Tenser

More than half of Americans believe that billionaire businessman Elon Musk has too much influence over the federal government under President Donald Trump, according to the findings of a new national poll. The survey also found a sharp division along party and ideological lines. Fifty-six percent of Americans believe that Musk has too much influence, while only 6% believe he has too little influence, according to the findings of the latest UMass Amherst National Poll.
Dozens of endangered right whales spotted in Cape Cod Bay

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Phil Tenser

Dozens of whales were spotted in Cape Cod Bay and in the Cape Cod Canal on Tuesday morning. According to the Sandwich harbormaster's office, approximately 30 of the massive creatures are in the area. They are believed to be right whales. The Center for Coastal Studies said Monday that the whales are in the area, taking advantage of the rich zooplankton blooms. According to the center, the group includes five of this year's 10 known mother-and-calf pairs.
Another lawyer reports receiving order to 'self-deport' from feds

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Ted Wayman |Phil Tenser

After one Boston-based immigration attorney spoke out over the weekend about being ordered to "self-deport," despite being a U.S. citizen, another immigration attorney shared Monday that they received the same errant order. "It's time for you to leave the United States," the messages said. Carmen Bello, an immigration attorney in East Boston, said that many of her clients received the order. She's originally from the Dominican Republic but said there is no reason for her to leave the country.
Prosecution plans to try using Karen Read's own statements against her

1 week ago | wcvb.com | David Bienick |Phil Tenser

Statements from Karen Read's many interviews could come back to haunt her in the retrial after prosecutors notified the court of plans to introduce those quotes as evidence. Jury selection is ongoing for Read's retrial on one count of murder and other charges related to the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. Her high-profile mistrial last year and ongoing claims of a law enforcement cover-up have attracted a lot of attention to the case.