Ben is a producer for wbur.org.
Previously, Ben served as the editor of ElectionWire, wbur.org’s political destination for coverage of Election 2010, and a contributor to Hubbub.
Ben joined WBUR in December 2009. He has worked as an editor for an educational consultancy and a producer/blogger for MassLive.com.
He is a graduate of Tufts University with a magna cum laude degree in English and communications.
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Ben currently resides in Cambridge.
PM Roundup: Needle-Less Injections?; Conn. River As ‘National Blueway’
Fallout from teen's death in New Bedford. MIT seeks needle-less injections. Connecticut River as "National Blueway."
South Shore Hospital Will Pay $750,000 To Settle Data Breach Allegations
South Shore Hospital will pay $750,000 to settle claims that it failed to protect the confidential information of 800,000 individuals.
Report: 22 Percent Of Boston-Area Homeowners Are Underwater
But the region's underwater homeowner rate is better than the national rate, which is 31.4 percent.
Report: CORI Reform Implementation A ‘Continuing Challenge’
“Effective implementation” of criminal records reforms “requires ongoing support,” according to a new report.
AM Briefing: Senate Budget Debate Continues; Jobs Bill Passes House
The Massachusetts Senate continues debate on its state spending plan, and the House has passed a jobs bill.
Fire On Nuclear Sub At Maine Shipyard Hurts 7
Officials said the sub's nuclear reactor wasn't operating at the time and was never threatened.
PM Roundup: Marathon Deferments; MIT’s Slippery Ketchup Bottle
WFNX's sale price. Boston Marathon deferments. MIT's no-stick ketchup bottle.
Boston Brings Day-Boat Fish To Farmers Markets
The City of Boston announced Wednesday that it has begun a pilot program to put locally caught, day-boat fish at city farmers markets.
Report: Boston Has 3rd-Best City Park System In U.S.
Boston is tied with New York City for the third-best citywide park system in the country, according to rankings from the Trust for Public Land..
Mass. Senate Opens Debate On Its Spending Plan
The Senate is considering 694 amendments to the budget proposal. A look at a few of them.
