Mary Markos started her career in print journalism before transitioning to broadcast. She joined NBC10 Boston and NECN in March of 2020 as a digital producer, began working as a part-time on-air reporter in August 2022 and came on as a full-time general assignment reporter in May 2023.
Mary has lived and worked in the Greater Boston area for the entirety of her career.
Before joining NBC10 Boston and NECN, she was the Boston Herald’s capitol correspondent at the Massachusetts State House for two years. Prior to that, she worked as a staff writer at the Salem News, the Gloucester Daily Times and the Jewish Journal.
Mary grew up in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and studied English Literature at the University of New Hampshire. When she’s not chasing down leads and peppering politicians with questions, she enjoys playing golf, practicing the piano and spending time on the ocean.
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‘We have his back in this fight': Local leaders, doctors react to Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis
There’s been a wave of well wishes from Beacon Hill to Washington, D.C., following the news Sunday that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey was among those to react on social media, saying that a cancer diagnosis is heartbreaking for any family, and that she’s sending her...
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18-year-old Falmouth High School senior killed in crash after prom
Falmouth police say the high school senior died in a single-vehicle crash on Acapesket Road late Saturday night
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Surplus supplies from Merrimack Valley explosions sent to help Calif. wildfire survivors
Five years after the Merrimack Valley gas explosions, nearly 1,200 electric water heaters are being sent to Los Angeles to help families rebuild
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‘A lot of what we do is DEI': Boston nonprofit rejects federal funds over Trump mandate
With President Donald Trump demanding the elimination of DEI programs for federal grant recipients, 826 Boston is giving up a $250,000 AmeriCorps grant
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‘Equity is a marathon': BAA has worked toward inclusion, but work remains, runners say
With the Boston Marathon having come under scrutiny for a lack of diversity among participants, the Boston Athletic Association has stated its commitment to prioritizing racial equity
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Dedham School Committee member's alleged middle school threats leave parents on edge
William “Billy” Walsh of the school committee in Dedham, Massachusetts, is accused of improperly gaining access to Dedham Middle School and making threats
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Police seek ‘unknown number' of suspects in Wakefield double shooting
Two men were found shot inside a car Tuesday evening in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and are suffering serious injuries in the wake of the incident.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade organizers hope to mitigate unruly behavior in Southie
With some residents frustrated by the chaos of last year’s South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade, organizers hope an earlier start time and other changes help
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Snowbanks prevent mail delivery to some in NH
The United States Postal Service is now requiring some residents to pick up their mail directly from the post office if their mailboxes remain inaccessible due to snow in southern New Hampshire.
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How tariffs on building materials could impact construction costs in Mass.
As Massachusetts continues grappling with a severe housing shortage, industry experts are split on whether the Trump administration’s tariffs on key building materials could exacerbate the problem. Canada supplies approximately 30% of the lumber used in the U.S., making it a crucial player in the American housing market. President Donald Trump recently announced 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and softwood…
