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.
The Latest
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When will the River Street Bridge in Hyde Park reopen?
Patience is wearing thin in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood, where the River Street Bridge remains closed after state engineers deemed the span too dangerous for cars back in May 2022. At the time, plans were drafted for repairing and replacing the 141-year-old bridge but creating significant progress hasn’t come easy. The bridge is a major connecting route for Hyde...
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As Boston leaders debate bringing on ‘rat czar,' communities try artful approach
For Boston artist Sobek, putting together thought-provoking pieces comes naturally. “As an artist, I sometimes want to take advantage of what the buzz is,” said Sobek. That’s especially true in this moment. Allston has been struggling with a rat problem, and the community is enlisting artists to bring attention to the issue. “They were like, ‘Hey, do you want...
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Clark calls for Johnson to follow through on Ukraine aid vote as House returns to session
A two-week recess has come to a close for the U.S. House of Representatives. Lawmakers returned to Washington on Tuesday, including Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, who spoke with NBC10 Boston. The representative wrapped up her time in Massachusetts touting $900,000 in child care investments. “It’s coming right here to SMOC in Framingham, to this child care center that serves 300…
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Trump's comments on abortion met with frustration on both sides
Reaction came swiftly on Monday after former President Donald Trump laid out his thoughts on the abortion issue ahead of the 2024 election. “Many states will be different, many will have a different number of weeks or some will have more conservative than others. That’s what they will be. This is about the will of the people,” said Trump. That…
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Salisbury residents calling on lawmakers to help save eroding shoreline
High tides and fierce winds were leaving a trail of destruction in Salisbury, Massachusetts, as locals came out to watch the remnants of another nor’easter, seeking out sand on the ever-shrinking shoreline and instead finding it coating city streets. “When I was a kid I remember there was sand for miles and now coming back and seeing this, there’s...
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Taking@Issue: No-labels no more in 2024, marijuana pardons, and a soccer stadium debate
NBC10 Boston’s Cory Smith, Sue O’Connell and Matt Prichard bring coverage and analysis of politics and government from Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill every Sunday on @Issue — but there’s always more to talk about. “Taking@Issue” offers a glimpse of the conversations that happen behind the scenes, bringing you insight on the issues that affect Boston and Massachusetts, and the context...
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Boston considers dropping speed limit to 20 mph in wake of recent pedestrian crashes
A tragic trend is taking hold in Boston, bringing out raw emotion for some and frustration for local leaders who are trying to bring the issue to a stop. “25 miles per hour is excessive,” said City Councilor Ed Flynn. “On residential streets that is still too fast,” said City Councilor Enrique Pepen. Cars are speeding around Boston streets and…
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Salem mulls ‘camping' ban as tents pop up amid growing homelessness
Officials in Salem, Massachusetts, are considering a ban on camping in an effort to clear homeless people’s tents from public walkways. For Shannon Donovan, each night is spent along a small stretch of sidewalk. “Failure is part of my story,” said Donovan. “To have people come down and misjudge us — a lot of us are good people.” Over the…
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Taking@Issue: VP picks, Steward Health Care group buyers and North End outdoor diners
NBC10 Boston’s Cory Smith, Sue O’Connell and Matt Prichard bring coverage and analysis of politics and government from Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill every Sunday on @Issue — but there’s always more to talk about. “Taking@Issue” offers a glimpse of the conversations that happen behind the scenes, bringing you insight on the issues that affect Boston and Massachusetts, and the context...
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Healey calls for cocktails to-go to be permanently legal in Mass.
Customers taking cocktails to-go in Massachusetts has become a restaurant staple in recent years, harkening back to the COVID-19 pandemic when bars and eateries were looking for ways to prop up their bottom lines. The policy has been renewed year after year on April 1, but this year, talk of a permanent change is creating friction among businesses and lawmakers…
