Hank Investigates: Archived Reports - Page 1 of 16

  • City of Boston didn

    City of Boston didn't collect money its owed

    Now a story you'll see only on 7! Hank uncovers a shocking financial mess and it's your money that's missing. Why didn't the city of Boston collect at least a half million dollars its owed? Because they had no idea it was missing until Hank told them! And now the city admits it screwed up.

    Posted on 05/22/13
  • Noisy MBTA trains

    Noisy MBTA trains

    Some people are making noise about an ear splitting sound on the "T". If you've taken the "T", you know you can hear the squeaking and squealing loud and clear as trains approach -- even if you're nowhere near the tracks.

    Posted on 05/17/13
  • New medical marijuana regulations released

    New medical marijuana regulations released

    Today the state revealed the final regulations for medical marijuana. Since January it's been legal in Massachusetts for people to use pot WITH A DOCTORS PERMISSION if they have a “debilitating disease”. But a 7NEWS producer was perfectly healthy and it was shockingly easy for her to get a doctor's okay to use marijuana in an exclusive 7NEWS investigation. Now officials tell us they're hoping these new rules will change that.

    Posted on 05/08/13
  • Medical Marijuana: New Draft Regulations

    Medical Marijuana: New Draft Regulations

    Today the state revealed its proposed regulations for medical marijuana. Since January it's been legal in Massachusetts for people to use pot WITH A DOCTORS PERMISSION if they have a “debilitating disease”. But a 7NEWS producer was perfectly healthy and it was shockingly easy for her to get a doctor's okay to use marijuana in an exclusive 7NEWS investigation. Now officials tell us they're hoping these new rules will change that.

    Posted on 03/29/13
  • Medical Marijuana

    Medical Marijuana

    Now a story you'll see on just one station: Medical Marijuana: It's legal if you're sick, so shouldn't it be impossible to get if you're healthy? Watch what happens in Hank's undercover investigation.

    Posted on 03/25/13
  • Preventing Roof Collapse in Storm

    Preventing Roof Collapse in Storm

    Heavy snow puts a lot of weight on your roof, putting it in danger of collapsing. But there are steps you can take to protect it. 7's Hank Phillipi Ryan continues our Storm Force coverage with tips to save your roof.

    Posted on 02/07/13
  • Fur Fake Out

    Fur Fake Out

    The look of fur is all the rage, but some fashionistas want to make sure what they wear is fake. Now Hank’s investigation reveals you could be lured into a faux fur, faux pas-- by labels that trap you into buying the real thing. Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 01/28/13
  • Update: AG sues wedding videographer

    Update: AG sues wedding videographer's business

    A wedding photographer who ran away from 7News cameras after we asked him about dozens of wedding videos he never delivered on ran into trouble with state prosecutors Massachusetts attorney general Martha Coakley is taking the Millbury business to court ... Saying he owes couples tens of thousands of dollars. 7's Hank Philippi Ryan first uncovered this story months ago. Here’s the latest on her investigation.

    Posted on 01/10/13
  • Battle brewing over ruined street in Lynn

    Battle brewing over ruined street in Lynn

    LYNN, Mass. -- A battle erupted in Lynn when residents say a contractor hired by the city to improve their street left it in shambles. When nothing was getting fixed, they called Hank to investigate!

    Posted on 12/24/12
  • Sick in the Sky

    Sick in the Sky

    What happens if you have a medical emergency on board a commercial flight? Or become ill at 30,000 feet? Are airlines always prepared to help you? And is anyone reviewing how flight crews perform when someone becomes sick in the sky? Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 11/28/12
  • City parking meters don’t give change

    City parking meters don’t give change

    If you hate paying for parking you’re going to hate this even more. Hank found you’ve been paying too much! So she went straight to City Hall and now things are going to change! Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 11/14/12
  • Doggie Daycare Dangers

    Doggie Daycare Dangers

    Now exclusive photos you’ll see on just one station--inside the Weymouth doggie daycare where a dog died this summer. Hank’s discovered town officials knew there were problems at the daycare before the dog died, but let it stay open. And she’s got info you need to know to keep your dog safe.

    Posted on 11/01/12
  • How to make insurance claims after the storm

    How to make insurance claims after the storm

    If your home or car have been damaged by this storm – what should you do? 7’s Hank Phillippi Ryan shows you how to navigate making an insurance claim.

    Posted on 10/30/12
  • Secret Police Files

    Secret Police Files

    Now video you'll see on just one station--and it may include pictures of you! Tonight in her exclusive report, Hank reveals how law enforcement officials are secretly videotaping events--and creating secret "intelligence files" about innocent people! And now two major civil rights groups are calling for the practice to stop! How could it happen? Hank investigates.

    Posted on 10/17/12
  • Insurance Proceeds

    Insurance Proceeds

    Now a story you'll see on just one station: insurance companies, withholding millions of dollars that could be yours! Hank reveals how they're keeping cash out of your hands and what you can do to claim it!

    Posted on 10/05/12
  • TSA Fee Refunds

    TSA Fee Refunds

    You can’t board a flight without going through the screening line: the TSA scans you and checks your luggage. And each time you buy a ticket you help pay for that security. It’s called the “September 11 security fee” and it’s automatically added to the price of your flight.

    Posted on 09/27/12
  • Melting siding

    Melting siding

    You've got to see to believe what our investigation uncovered: the siding on people's homes across the state is literally blistering and bubbling into a damaged distorted mess! What's causing this melt down? And could your home be next? Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 09/21/12
  • Sex offenders on video games

    Sex offenders on video games

    Naked pictures and sex offenders online ! You won't believe what our investigation found can happen when your kids play video games ! And just how long could it take for a bad guy to join your kid playing? Hank Investigates!

    Posted on 09/18/12
  • Energy Audit

    Energy Audit

    If you get hit with an offer to help you save money on your utility bills listen up! Hank uncovered the newest scheme that could be hitting your neighborhood. It promises to save you big energy bucks but it could actually end up costing you! Hank investigates.

    Posted on 09/07/12
  • Illegal porn downloading

    Illegal porn downloading

    People in Massachusetts have become the victims of a dirty trick. They’re getting letters in the mail that say they've illegally downloaded porn movies. Many of those people say they never downloaded the videos, but it turns out that doesn't matter. They faced with two choices: pay a fine or get taken to court. So is there anything you can do to protect yourself? Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 07/13/12

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