It’s Very Local Week on WCVB Channel 5 – JUNE 24-28!

Stream newscasts, specials, weather, original programs and more for freeBOSTON, MA – JUNE 20, 2024 – It's Very Local Week on WCVB Channel 5 from June 24-28. Very Local is a free app that you can download on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, Roku, Amazon Fire or anywhere you stream.There’s a lot to check out on Very Local, and throughout the week, the streaming platform’s growing library of original series, specials and more will be highlighted in various NewsCenter 5 newscasts. Very Local offers the most recent WCVB NewsCenter 5 newscasts and weather, as well as stories you may have missed, including sports, politics, and feature stories. Very Local also streams WCVB’s specials and weekly programs, including WCVB’s award-winning news magazine Chronicle. In addition, a variety of original programs that feature Boston as well as other communities across the country are available including “Boston Rob Does Beantown and Beyond,” “Blind Kitchen Boston,” and “Chaos & Kindness,” just to name a few. You can also find a wide selection of cooking shows, sports programs, and documentaries. Follow Very Local on Facebook and @VeryLocal on Instagram for more.Very Local is a subsidiary of WCVB's parent company, Hearst TelevisionHOW TO WATCH Stream NewsCenter 5 news and original programming live and on-demand on Very Local, powered by WCVB. For free access, install the Very Local app on any mobile, tablet or connected TV device including Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. Very Local is your best source for shows about New England communities, bringing you 24/7 access to news from your trusted local news source, weather updates and more. Very Local also brings you fresh, untold stories from your very own city and communities like yours, with exclusive original shows and local stories specific to where you live. ABOUT WCVB CHANNEL 5WCVB 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 47 hours of NewsCenter 5 coverage each week, 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. 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 33 television stations and two radio stations. Follow us on Facebook (wcvb5) and X (@wcvb).ABOUT HEARST TELEVISIONHearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching 24 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.