Beginning February 29, WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston's News Leader and local ABC Affiliate, will take the leap into the 10PM news race by launching a live hour of news every day entitled The 10 O'Clock News on MeTV Boston.
Anchors Maria Stephanos and Ed Harding will co-anchor the weeknight newscasts with Chief Meteorologist Harvey Leonard and Sports Anchor Mike Lynch. The 10 O'Clock News on MeTV Boston weekend team will be announced shortly.
MeTV Boston is WCVB's second television channel and is available over the air on Channel 5.2 and on the following cable channels: Comcast 292/306, Verizon 461, RCN 29, Charter 184, Metrocast 295, BELD 75.
"Launching The 10 O'Clock News on MeTV Boston will bolster MeTV Boston's presence in the market while giving WCVB the opportunity to compete in this time period which is clearly relevant and important to viewers," said Bill Fine, WCVB President and General Manager. "Maria and Ed are two highly-regarded, experienced, local journalists who are perfectly suited to co-anchor The 10 O'Clock News on MeTV Boston."
"The 10 O'Clock News on MeTV Boston will offer the exceptional quality newscast that WCVB viewers have come to expect, reported by the same experienced, award-winning, local journalists, but now delivered a full hour earlier," said Andrew Vrees, WCVB News Director.
"I love a 10PM newscast and appreciate what a convenient option it is for viewers," said Stephanos who was one of Boston's long-time, revered 10PM anchors. "Co-anchoring with Ed is not only a privilege but has also proven to be a pleasure, and we'll bring unique insight, and some fun, to this new newscast."
"The 10 O'Clock News on MeTV Boston is a terrific opportunity for 'CVB's team of exceptional, local journalists to serve the market at a time that might better suit viewers' busy schedules," said Harding. "And, I'm thrilled to co-anchor this newscast with Maria because she pioneered the 10PM news in the market."
Where to Watch MeTV Boston At-A-Glance!
- Over the air on Channel 5.2
- Comcast 292/306
- Verizon 461
- RCN 29
- Charter 184
- Metrocast 295
- BELD 75
And, check local listings.
About WCVB CHANNEL 5
WCVB is Boston’s broadcast/digital media leader, providing news, weather, sports, community service and entertainment on multiple platforms including WCVB Channel 5, wcvb.com, WCVB mobile and MeTV Boston. Founded by community leaders in 1972, WCVB is committed to its mission to serve the region with quality local content. In addition to 36 hours of NewsCenter 5 coverage each week (which will expand to 43 hours a week when all new newscasts are launched on MeTV Boston by 2/29/2016), original offerings include Chronicle, the nation’s longest running local news magazine; CityLine, a weekly urban magazine program; and On The Record, a weekly political roundtable. The station has been honored with numerous prestigious national broadcasting honors including the RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards for "Best Newscast" and National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation's "Service to the Community" award. Additional top honors include the National Headliner Awards, Gracie Awards, Gabriel Awards, the regional Emmy's, Associated Press Awards, Walter Cronkite Award, and duPont Awards. WCVB, Boston's ABC affiliate station, is owned by Hearst Television, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst, a leading media company whose global holdings include 30 television stations and two radio stations. Follow us on Facebook (wcvb5), Twitter (@wcvb) or Google+ (search +wcvb).
About MeTV Boston (Memorable Entertainment Television)
MeTV Boston brings classic television favorites to Boston-area viewers. The classic TV format was created to present a wide variety of the iconic series, stars and genres that have defined pop culture and television for decades. Its library includes series favorites such as I Love Lucy, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, M*A*S*H, Cheers, the original Star Trek and Hawaii 5-0, among others. Find the BEST Classic TV shows FREE over-the-air on Channel 5.2, on COMCAST Ch. 292 or 306, Verizon Ch. 461, RCN Ch. 29, Charter Ch. 184, Metrocast Ch. 295, Beld Broadband Ch. 75. Visit metvnetwork.com/Boston, on Facebook at facebook.com/MeTVBoston and Twitter @MeTVBoston.
