Matt Fortin is a journalist based in Massachusetts, focusing on local news in the Boston area. With his work featured in various NBC platforms, including NBC Connecticut, New England Cable News, and NBC Boston Stations, Matt covers a wide range of topics, from breaking news and crime to community events and human interest stories. His dedication to delivering accurate and timely news has earned him recognition and a strong presence in the local media landscape.
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Matt Fortin's coverage primarily focuses on local news, with an emphasis on breaking news and evolving stories related to crime, fires, events, and business in the United States, particularly Massachusetts and Boston. When reaching out to Matt regarding a story or pitch idea it would be beneficial to highlight any local angles or impacts of the event or topic being proposed. For example, providing insights into how a certain crime has affected the local community or businesses within his geographic focus could make your pitch more relevant to his coverage area.
Given the high percentage of breaking news and evolving stories in Matt's coverage attributes, he may be most responsive to pitches that involve timely information about ongoing incidents or rapidly developing situations within his covered topics.
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By: Asher Klein, Matt Fortin
The Boston Marathon is one of the great traditions in all of sports, and every year spectators line the course to cheer the athletes on with creative signs. From Hopkinton to Back Bay, we found some of the best ones out there, from a Mario Bros. power-up to an offer for a kiss — once the runner freshens up. Brad…
By: Matt Fortin
Here’s a guide to some of the key people to know about as highly anticipated trial over a Boston police officer’s killing in Canton, Massachusetts, nears opening statements
By: Matt Fortin, Kirsten Glavin
The Boston Playoff Hub is returning to Canal Street for the Bruins and Celtics home playoff games at the TD Garden.
The Great American Beer Hall hopes to transform Mystic Avenue A new spot to enjoy local beer, gather with friends and listen to live music is gearing up to open in Medford, Massachusetts.
By: Marc Fortier, Matt Prichard, Michael Rosenfield, Matt Fortin
Marshfield appears unlikely to draw a state lawsuit right away after its Town Meeting on Monday reportedly rejected a plan that would have complied with new zoning requirements for communities near MBTA service. Town Meeting shot down an 84-acre zoning change by a 169-289 vote, according to The Patriot Ledger, which reported that Marshfield’s town counsel told residents he expected…
By: Matt Fortin
The Martinez family and their attorney are expected to speak with news media following Thursday morning's hearing
By: Matt Fortin
An AI tool is setting out to help ensure patients with a lengthy list of prescriptions are on the best and safest regimen
By: Matt Fortin, Kathy Curran
Warning: This story contains graphic details that could be offensive or disturbing to some readers.
By: Matt Fortin
Core Development has plans to transform a stretch of Dorchester Avenue from warehouses and industry to a mixed-use haven for young professionals
By: Matt Fortin
Here's a guide on where to watch the Karen Read trial live, get the latest analysis and find more in-depth coverage on the case
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