Matt Prichard started with NBC 10 Boston in August of 2023 as a political reporter covering local, state and national issues.
Broadcast journalism often requires a lot of movement and Matt's career has been a great example of that. He started in Albany, Georgia, as an Anchor/Reporter before moving to Colorado Springs and Washington, D.C., after that.
During his time in the nation's capital, Matt provided coverage for 30 television stations across the country covering critical stories at the White House, U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court. Aside from the day-to-day headlines, Matt covered for the 2020 caucuses in Iowa, the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and the 2021 presidential Inauguration.
While politics claims much of his time, Matt is passionate about a variety of different stories. He took home an Emmy nomination for his breaking news coverage of the Coastal Fire in his hometown of Laguna Niguel, California, and was catapulted off the USS Nimitz in a C-2 Greyhound for a feature report on the U.S. Navy.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys watching football or baseball and has crossed the finish line of four half marathons and one full marathon. As you might imagine, he's hoping to run the Boston Marathon at some point in the near future!
Have a story or scoop you want to share? Follow Matt on his social media accounts or email him at matt.prichard@nbcuni.com.
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Kamala Harris hits campaign trail with wide support among Democrats
Vice President Kamala Harris riled up supporters in Wisconsin Tuesday as she laid out her newly-minted, top-of-the-ticket priorities. She has had to hit the ground running, with President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race and endorsement of Harris coming less than four months away from the general election. “Affordable health care, affordable child care and paid family leave. We...
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Can Harris take on Trump? Local politicians and voters on the dramatic change in the race
Vice President Kamala Harris stepped into the political spotlight on Monday and delivered a forward-looking tribute to President Joe Biden. “Our president, Joe Biden, fights for the American people and we are grateful for his service to our nation,” Harris said. The former California Senator and Attorney General is seen as the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination, following President…
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Rats out: Boston launches plan to control its rodent population
Boston has taken a new step in its push to get the city’s rat population under control. A top rat expert found the pests, or signs of them, in every neighborhood he surveyed, according to a new report released Wednesday. Informed by that report, the city is having many of its departments join forces to come up with ways...
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Republican platform, Biden woes will be focus at national convention headlined by Trump
It’s Déjà vu all over again. Donald Trump headlining his third Republican National Convention touting a new party platform when the festivities begin Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The policy document is filled with sentences written in all caps and an abundance of exclamation points, showing a focus on immigration, inflation and crime but distancing from the issue of abortion....
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Boston city councilors debate use of congestion pricing to curb traffic
If you’ve ever commuted through Boston, you know how crowded the bridges, tunnels and streets can get. The worsening traffic situation spurring action as City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who represents District 7, is proposing a set fee for drivers coming into downtown during peak commuting hours. “This is one that’s going to take collaborative, regional conversations, further research,”...
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Should Boston start giving rats birth control?
Boston City Council is considering a new tactic to combat the rising rodent population. District 5 Councilor Enrique Pepen is calling for a hearing to discuss rat birth control traps after a pilot program showed signs of success in Jamaica Plain. Instead of putting out rat poison which can sicken animals and children, water traps are placed with a non-toxic…
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MBTA touts improvements as Red Line delays frustrate riders
Tuesday was filled with successes and setbacks for the MBTA. The morning commute was hampered along the Red Line after a maintenance vehicle derailed, with shuttle buses brought in to help riders reach their destinations. Meanwhile, in Worcester, MBTA leadership was touting improvements to the historic Union Station’s middle platform. “The ability to accommodate two trains simultaneously will enhance...
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Newsom defends Biden in NH as more Dems call for president to step out of race
California Gov. Gavin Newsom — seen as a top contender if Joe Biden exits the presidential race — acted as a campaign surrogate for the president in New Hampshire Monday. Newsom shook hands with travelers stopping at the Hooksett rest stop and addressed whether he believes Biden will be the Democratic nominee come November. “I believe that absolutely,” he said….
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Biden's performance at center of first presidential debate
From the outset of Thursday night’s presidential debate, it was clear President Joe Biden was struggling under the spotlight. The commander-in-chief navigated through meandering sentences that often verged on incoherence. Biden would find his footing as the evening went along but the damage was done, leaving Democrats across the country and in New England weighing next steps. “I hope...
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Increasing tipped worker wages likely to appear on Mass. ballot
On the heels of collecting thousands of signatures, the One Fair Wage movement is calling on Massachusetts to boost tipped workers’ minimum wage to a mandatory $15 an hour, instead of the current $6.75 with tips. “Giving our most vulnerable populations a little more money to make their lives a little bit easier is something we can all get behind,”…
