Ross Cristantiello is a general assignment news reporter for Boston.com. He covers a wide range of topics that includes Boston politics, breaking crime stories, wildlife conservation, and more. Ross joined Boston.com in 2022 from WickedLocal, where he wrote about local news in Lexington and Arlington. A lifelong Massachusetts resident who grew up in Maynard, he is passionate about journalism that fosters deep bonds between residents and their communities. In his free time Ross can be found visiting independent movie theaters, sampling craft beer, running through Cambridge, and enjoying live emo music throughout Greater Boston.
Education
Emerson College
Awards
New England Better Newspaper Competition: First place, education reporting (2021); second place, environmental reporting (2022); second place, business/economic reporting (2023); second place, climate change or weather reporting (2023); third place, human interest feature story (2023).
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