WEBN Boston

WEBN is a prominent news outlet based in Boston, affiliated with Emerson College's Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) chapter. RTDNA is a global organization focused on fostering better communication between students and industry professionals. This association provides valuable feedback on student projects, hosts workshops led by students, and creates networking events for aspiring journalists. WEBN has earned the title of AP Station of the Year six times and is known for its outstanding television newscasts, sports programming, and special features. Each year, the staff covers major events such as the Oscars, MLB Spring Training, the Emmys, and significant political happenings like the Iowa Caucuses and the Presidential Inauguration. Additionally, WEBN offers students hands-on experience in broadcasting through various platforms, including its acclaimed website, webn.tv.

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Trump loses $2.4 billion in net worth after his social media stock implodes right before the election

Oct 31, 2024 | webn.tv | Matt Egan |David Goldman

Originally Published: 01 NOV 24 14:09 ETUpdated: 01 NOV 24 16:15 ET(CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s social media stock is plunging just ahead of the election, cutting deeply into his net worth. After an absurd spike over the past five weeks that was based entirely on Trump’s perceived reelection prospects — and had nothing to do with the company’s actual business — Trump’s social media stock has tanked. It has now lost about 41% of its value in just three days.
Released Emerson College Students Respond to Arrests: “Emerson 13 to Emerson 108 is a Pretty Big Jump”

Apr 25, 2024 | webn.tv | Payton Cavanaugh

By Payton CavanaughAround 2:00 AM on the fifth day of The Emerson Students for Justice in Palestine encampment, 108 people were arrested in the Boylston Place alley (many of which are Emerson students). Dozens of Boston Police Officers were sent out into the alley in riot gear. Students were taken to various precincts across the city, from the North End to Roxbury. Charlie Williams is one of the over one hundred people arrested. He described his experience.
Steward Health Care temporarily closes Good Samaritan Hospital’s cancer unit

Apr 22, 2024 | webn.tv | DJ Mara

By DJ MaraImage courtesy of MGNSteward Health Care announced that it has temporarily shut down the hematology-oncology infusion center at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. The company cited the main reasons for the closure, including staffing shortages and the departure of the unit’s medical director.
Two people rescued from incidents at MBTA stations

Apr 20, 2024 | webn.tv | DJ Mara

By DJ MaraTwo individuals were rescued from separate incidents at MBTA stations on the red and orange lines, respectively. According to Boston.com, someone was rescued from under a Red Line train at the Porter T-stop late Wednesday night. The individual was treated for injuries and taken to a facility for more thorough medical attention. A second incident occurred Thursday morning at the Tufts Medical Center stop, where an individual “familiar” to MBTA Transit Police fell into the subway pit.
The Boston police issued a warning over fake Celtics and Bruins playoff tickets

Apr 20, 2024 | webn.tv | Meghan O’Brien |Nicole L. Townsend

By Nicole TownsendFor the eighth year in a row, Boston will host two teams, the Celtics and the Bruins, thisspring. However, the Boston Police Department has a warning: be careful who you buytickets from. The Boston Police advises only buying tickets from official vendors. Buying fromunauthorized re-sellers could result in fake or invalid tickets. “Fans who purchase tickets from a secondary source are taking a chance and do so atthe buyer’s own rick.
Fire at Sen. Sanders’ Vermont office deemed arson

Apr 7, 2024 | webn.tv | DJ Mara

By DJ MaraA fire at Senator Bernie Sanders’ Burlington, Vermont office was deemed arson, according to local authorities. Police are currently on the hunt for a male suspect who sprayed an accelerant on the office door, set the door on fire, and fled. The fire caused minor damage to the office but there were no injuries.
Thousands in Massachusetts without power due to powerful Nor’easter

Apr 5, 2024 | webn.tv | DJ Mara

By DJ MaraThousands of residents across Massachusetts– from Barnstable to Berkshire County– were without power as a powerful Nor’easter swept through most of the state. According to a post made by the National Weather Service’s Boston branch, there were more than 31,000 residences without power across the state due to strong winds from the storm. Although the outages are widespread across the state, they are most concentrated in Central Massachusetts and the Merrimack Valley.
Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0

Apr 5, 2024 | webn.tv | Nicole L. Townsend

By Nicole TownsendOn Wednesday, The Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 to complete athree-game sweep. Nick Pivetta and four relievers were on the Red Sox’s secondshutout of the series, while Emmanuel Valdéz hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning. For the finale of an opening homestand, they went 1-6 and dropped to an AL-worstminus-29 run difference, which resulted in the Athletics drawing out 6,436. 45,680 fans attended the seven games.
Search underway for marine swept away by rip currents in Puerto Rico

Mar 31, 2024 | webn.tv | DJ Mara

By DJ MaraA search and rescue effort is currently underway for Samuel Wanjiru, a Massachusetts Marine who was swept away by “life-threatening” rip currents in Puerto Rico. According to a statement from the U.S. Coast Guard, Wanjiru was visiting the island with his family when, on Wednesday afternoon, he was in distress in the water in the beach area of “La Pared” in Luquillo.
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher receives kidney donation from a fan

Mar 29, 2024 | webn.tv | Nicole L. Townsend

By Nicole TownsendThanks to a life-saving organ donation, former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jeff Plympton and a fan will forever be connected. In 2009, Plympton learned that he had polycystic kidney disease. A genetic disease thathis mother and grandmother had as well. After retiring from Major League Baseball, the former Boston Red Sox pitcher created “Crush,” a youth baseball program, where he met his kidney donor, Mike Roche, reported WJAR.