WCVB Newscenter 5 - Boston

Local news for Greater Boston

WCVB Newscenter 5 - Boston is a mobile news app for people who want Boston-area reporting, weather information, sports coverage, and live broadcasts in one place. It suits viewers who follow local events closely and residents who need updates specific to their neighborhoods rather than a general national news feed.

What it covers

The app brings together reporting from WCVB Newscenter 5 across news, weather, and sports. You can watch live newscasts when coverage is underway, or use on-demand playback to catch up later. Its weather section includes an interactive radar that lets you inspect conditions more closely around the Boston area.

• Live access to current newscasts
• Recent broadcasts available for later viewing
• Local weather forecasts and interactive radar
• Coverage of Boston and New England sports
• Long-form stories from the Chronicle magazine series

Useful when local details matter

This is a better fit than a broad news aggregator if your main concerns are Massachusetts headlines, changing weather, traffic-related conditions, or regional teams. The local focus also gives the app a practical role during breaking events, when a live broadcast or neighborhood-level radar view can be more useful than a headline alone. Users can also send tips and media to the newsroom, giving the app a way to participate in local reporting.

Why it earns a look

With a 4.55 rating from 3,757 reviews and 100,000+ installs, the app has a substantial audience for a regional news product. It is developed by HTVMA Solutions, Inc. If you already rely on WCVB for Boston news, weather, or sports, this app puts that coverage into a more convenient format without adding national content you may not need.