Kathleen McNerney
Senior News Writer, WBUR’s Morning Edition
Kathleen McNerney produces WBUR’s Morning Edition and frequently contributes to wbur.org. She writes and reports for WBUR newscasts and is responsible for producing the mid-day newscasts.
Before joining WBUR, Kathleen completed a year of volunteer service in El Paso, Texas, with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. She spent most of her time there teaching English as a second language, facilitating empowerment and art therapy workshops at various women’s shelters and assisting with Border Immersion Experience programs along the United States-Mexico border.
Kathleen graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University, where she worked for WFUV as a reporter and news anchor. Kathleen was part of WFUV’s award-winning coverage of the 2006 elections, for which she covered former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer. She also was awarded first place for best student newscast from Public Radio News Directors International in 2006.
Clergy Abuse Victims Reflect, 10 Years Later
Allegations of clergy sex abuse were first widely published ten years ago. The alleged victims and child abuse prevention advocates are gathering to take stock of what has happened and discuss what comes next.
Despite Eviction, Protesters Hold Mass In Dewey Square
Sunday morning, about two dozen Occupy Boston members gathered to celebrate Mass as they did for the last several weeks. This time, it was not in the spirituality tent, but next to barricades surrounding their former encampment.
Report Predicts Bleak Future For Mass. Economy
According to a new report, the state will likely lose jobs over the next four months. But even after recovery, it concludes the state will start to lose jobs again in 2018.
Fallen Plymouth Soldier Is Laid To Rest
Hundreds of mourners are expected to attend the funeral Monday of a Plymouth soldier remembered for his fun-loving spirit and focus on helping others.
Wall Street Protesters Camp Outside South Station
Dozens of protesters camped outside the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Friday night as part of a growing number of demonstrations against Wall Street.
9/11 Rescue Dogs Serve As Tools, Companions
Urban Search and Rescue dogs from Massachusetts were among the first to arrive at the World Trade Center and played a crucial role in the initial response to 9/11.
Casino Bill Ups Law Enforcement, But Critics Say It’s Not Enough
The newly unveiled casino gambling measure includes provisions for increased law enforcement. But the bill does not include increased powers the attorney general had been seeking.
Changes To Hazmat Truck Routes Draw Support, Ire
Dozens of Boston residents and community groups voiced their concerns Tuesday over a proposal to dramatically change the routes that Hazmat trucks can take through the city.
DA Seeks To Halt WBUR’s OpenCourt Online Video
One of the state's top judges is set to hear arguments about whether WBUR's OpenCourt pilot program can post court hearings online.
Wayland Mourns Loss Of Recent High School Grad
At an overflowing memorial service, friends and family described the joy and love with which 18-year-old Lauren Astley lived her life, and grappled with the tragedy of her death.
