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Heather Unruh Biography

Birth Name:Heather Unruh

Fast Facts

  • Her first job was at Young's Cycle shop in Nantucket when she was 15 years old
  • Loved studying English and philosophy when she was in school
  • Quote: "There is something magically historic and breathtaking about Beacon Hill․"
  • Quote: "[on witnessing a heart transplant] "It profoundly changed how I view the world and all thins living․ It was an unforgettable experience that very few journalists have had the good fortune to see and be able to share with others․""
  • Known for her journalism work on WCVB-TV's NewsCenter 5
  • One of the most memorable moments from her journalism career was traveling to the Vatican for the elevation of Sean O'Malley to cardinal
  • Enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, especially skiing in the winter and boating and scuba diving in the summer and walking her dogs on long wooded trails throughout the year
  • The first car she ever drove was a white Volkswagen Bug that she was borrowing from her sister while she was in college, but the first car she ever owned was a red Jeep CJ7
  • The first concert she ever went to was a late 1970s Van Halen concert
  • Her favorite ice cream is the classic Klondike bar