It's a problem many riders of the MBTA know all too well. Gropers are targeting other passengers and T police say they've made dozens of arrests so far this year. 7's Jonathan Hall travels along with the detectives who are "Going for Gropers."
The state is embroiled in a fiscal crisis and saving pennies is a priority. That's why we were surprised to find one courthouse building in downtown Boston all lit up - all night. 7's Jonathan Hall asks...Why don't they turn the lights out?
Ask anyone trying to sell a house: Things are pretty tough out there. No doubt about it...But clouds have silver linings, and that's the case when it comes to the real estate market. We found that prices are up in some Bay State boomtowns. 7's Jonathan Hall reports.
It's a list most parents and educators strive to be on - the communities with the best 10th grade MCAS scores. It's proof of hard work and high test scores. But 7News dug deeper - analyzing state Department of Education data on disciplinary actions taken at those 50 public schools in Eastern Massachusetts. And what we found is troubling.
They're a hot item right now - literally. We're talking about portable GPS devices. Local police departments find theft reports skyrocketing this year. But there are steps you can take to send thieves in the wrong direction. 7's Jonathan Hall investigates.
7News has uncovered a glitch at the Registry of Motor Vehicles. It makes it very difficult for owners of stolen scooters and mopeds to get their bikes back and some local police are complaining. 7's Jonathan Hall investigates.
The heat of summer sees New Englanders heading to the beach and to their boats. But dozens of boating related fatalities happen each year and officials said some are preventable. We wondered where most accidents happen, and the answer may surprise you. 7's Jonathan Hall has the story.
Ridership on the MBTA is at record levels. It seems everyone wants a ride. But there are problems associated with all those people like a lack of parking, complaints of service problems, and reports of crime. The T is using a new security camera system on its buses to keep an eye on things, but not everyone knows what it can do. 7's Jonathan Hall investigates.
In a time when money's tight, many people are still willing to pay more for organic foods. But where do they really come from? And who's actually checking how they're grown? 7's Jonathan Hall investigates.
Heavy rains this summer have raised concerns among environmental officials and municipal leaders about sewage and other pollutants drenching swimmers at Massachusetts beaches.
Before you fork over some money for a frank from one of the various hot dog carts around town, you may want to think twice, as 7News Jonathan Hall shows us some vendors not following sanitary standards...
Theaters and video stores usually require an age of 17 or older to see or rent an R-Rated release, unless there is parental permission. But something altogether different is going on in some local libraries. 7News' Jonathan Hall investigates.
A day with the baby is always hectic. Sippy cups, wipes, diapers-all things parents need to keep a baby healthy, clean and safe. But a 7News investigation found, when packing up your baby's stuff, you might want to leave the bag behind!
Americans have lots of concerns about the safety of the food chain and products imported from China. Would you believe some frozen organic vegetables come from China, even though the label says California? 7's Jonathan Hall investigates.
It seems video games rated M for mature are getting more and more violent. Grand Theft Auto 4 is the latest craze. Local retailers are supposed to make sure young teens don't buy them. But is that really the case? As 7's Jonathan Hall investigates, these games can fall "In the Wrong Hands."
Visit any local town on Saturday this time of year and you're likely to find kids showing off their soccer skills. But 7News' Jonathan Hall investigates why the next time your kids take the field you need to make sure they're playing with a "Safety Net."