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WCVB 5 Boston, founded in 1972, is a leading news source that covers a diverse range of topics, including politics, sports, trending stories, and more, serving the Boston, Massachusetts area. This esteemed news outlet was established by Metromedia, and it has been a trusted source of information for over four decades. WCVB 5 Boston's commitment to delivering timely and reliable news has earned it a special place in the hearts of the local community. While its ownership may have evolved, the station's dedication to providing comprehensive news coverage remains unwavering. As a part of Hearst Television, WCVB 5 Boston continues to be a vital resource for residents of the Boston area, delivering news that matters to them.
WCVB is ranked 1,427 among other media sources and has an average of 6,589,000 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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WCVB has a Bias Score of -4% Center which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Fair, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

  • Bias Rating

    -4% Center

  • Reliability
    65% Reliable Fair
  • Policy Leanings

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    *Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

  • Politician Portrayal

    20% positive

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