Homelessness decreases in Boston, annual point-in-time census finds
Boston officials reported a 19% decrease in overall homelessness since 2021. One night each winter, officials canvass Boston to document the number of homeless people living in the city at that point in time. The Wu administration recently released data from the 2026 Homeless Census, which shows notable decreases in Bo
Massachusetts Shelter Shares Sweet Senior Who’s “Running Circles Around Us”
Meet Nova: a 9-year-old dog with a “heart as big as her adorable smile,” now available for adoption through Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts in Brockton. The shelter recently introduced Nova as “the sweetest pup you’ll ever meet,” emphasizing that despite her age, she’s still full of energy and re
Boston police seek man in connection with early-morning assault in Faneuil Hall
Boston police are asking for the public's help identifying a man in connection with an early-morning assault over the weekend at Faneuil Hall. Police released two photos of a man who they are seeking in connection with an assault and battery with serious bodily injury incident that occurred around 3:15 a.m. Sunday in t
Boston dad’s decomposing body allegedly left for 9 days, sons accuse care facility of...
Sons allege neglect after father found dead and unattended for 9 days in Boston care home. BY: Unsplash and YouTube/CBS Boston Nobody would want their parents to go through what 64-year-old Felipe Dip allegedly suffered. His two sons have filed a lawsuit against Chestnut Park, a senior living community at Cleveland Cir
Mass. State Lottery winner: $4M prize won on scratch ticket sold at South Shore...
Lottery officials say there is still one more $4 million grand prize remaining in the game.
Quincy man hits the lottery in Rockland
A Quincy man set himself up for a great summer after a recent quick stop in Rockland that led to a big lottery win.. Admilson Da Silva, of Quincy, claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery ’s $10 “ $4,000,000 Cash King Doubler ” instant ticket game on Friday, June 5. This winning ticket was the sev
Two Rhode Island residents charged in $6.5 billion healthcare fraud crackdown
Two Rhode Island residents were charged after the Justice Department announced a $6.5 billion healthcare fraud crackdown. The department said 455 defendants were charged, including 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals, for their alleged participation in health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes. Mareli
Serious crash with oil tanker in Chelsea
CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - Officials responded to a serious crash in Chelsea Tuesday morning. A car on Eastern Avenue appeared to have become wedged underneath an oil tanker. This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details. (Copyright (c) 2026 Sunbeam Television. All...
Car pinned under gasoline tanker in Chelsea, road shut down
Traffic delays are being reported in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning due to a crash involving a car and a gasoline tanker. The crash was reported before 5:30 a.m. on Eastern Avenue. Photos from the scene show the car pinned underneath the gasoline tanker with firefighters dousing the area with foam.
Jackknifed tractor-trailer on I-95 in Burlington snarls morning traffic
A jackknifed tractor-trailer on I-95 in Burlington is forcing lane closures and causing major delays.

















