7 Investigates: Beyond the flames, aging firehouses threaten firefighters’ health
The flames firefighters battle is only one danger of the job. Increasingly, other threats are waiting for them inside their own fire stations. “I’m tellingRead More
7 Investigates: A game-changing pill Is giving pancreatic cancer patients hope
A powerful new pill is giving patients hope in their fight against pancreatic cancer. Doctors at Dana-Farber Cancer Center say it’s a game-changing breakthrough. “ItRead More
Rising Speeds, Rising ER Visits: 7 Investigates Massachusetts’ E-Bike Problem
E-bikes are speeding around the state and their surging popularity is fueling trips to the ER. “It would be my peaceful time,” said Lynne Forester. WalksRead More
Whippets: Easy to Buy, Dangerous to Use — 7 Investigates
The addiction hooked Kevin Quigley fast. “The things I would do to get just one more hit. This is a terribly addictive thing,” Quigley said.Read More
7 Investigates: Parents outraged after Webster daycare is shut down over owner’s dogs
A daycare in Webster has been closed after being in business for 24 years. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) cited concernsRead More
7 Investigates: Lowell residents say dangerous intersection has been ignored for years
The sound of crashing cars haunts Jenny and Artie Barbato. “We hear big bangs and crashes all the time, and we are constantly running toRead More
AI Is Scanning Some Rental Cars — And It Might Cost You
As some rental car companies implement artificial intelligence (AI), drivers say the technology is driving up unfair charges. Customers across the country are claiming they’reRead More
7 Investigates: New manhole covers prevent explosions
Manhole covers have rocketed into the sky all over the state, in cities including Worcester, Somerville, and Boston’s Back Bay. To understand how the heavyRead More
7 Investigates: Faith groups seek solutions to the housing crisis
The purpose of Hartford Street Presbyterian Church has always extended beyond its pews. “Partly because we are such an immigrant-based congregation, there’s been a strongRead More
7 Investigates: Cell phone bans in Massachusetts schools
Teachers at F.A. Day Middle School in Newton said students’ cell phones were always out, and it was becoming a problem. “It was all theRead More