I-Team: Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered at a community meeting to get answers about the cleanup of a pile of debris containing asbestos. WBZ-TV's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
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Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos in Chelsea set to begin Friday
Crews in Chelsea are expected to begin removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
It Happens Here: Golden Cannoli May Be Chelsea's Best Kept Secret
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
I-Team: Debris Pile Containing Asbestos Dumped In Chelsea Last July
Crews are preparing to move a pile of debris containing asbestos out of Chelsea. WBZ-TV's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
Massachusetts Launching Free Coronavirus Testing Initiative In 8 Hardest Hit Cities
Massachusetts is launching a "Stop The Spread" coronavirus testing initiative over the upcoming weeks in eight of the hardest hit towns in the state.
Man Found Dead After Fire In Chelsea
A man was found dead hours after firefighters battled flames at two homes in Chelsea Friday night.
Woman In Motorized Wheelchair Injured After Being Hit By Car
A 60-year-old woman in a motorized wheelchair was hit by a car in Chelsea Monday morning.
Chelsea Restaurant Destroyed In Overnight Fire
Fire destroyed a Chelsea restaurant late Sunday night.
Struggling With The Heat: Chelsea Residents Without Power, Watertown Firefighter Crews Fight Blaze
A transformer fire left some Chelsea residents without power amid Tuesday's extreme heat.
Woman Critically Wounded In Shooting Outside Chelsea Home
A woman is in critical condition after she was shot in Chelsea.
Girl Seriously Injured When Car Hits Chelsea Auto Dealership
Paramedics transported three people to the hospital after a car struck an auto dealership in Chelsea Wednesday afternoon.
Flash Floods Strand 6 Cars In Chelsea Overnight
Flash floods trapped a few drivers in their cars in Chelsea overnight.
Suspect In Slashing Of Chelsea Waitress Arrested In Maryland
A man accused of stabbing a Chelsea waitress after she confronted him for not paying his bill was arrested Thursday morning in Maryland.
Chelsea Police Identify Man Wanted For Slashing Waitress
Chelsea Police have identified the man wanted for slashing a waitress after she chased him for failing to pay his restaurant bill.
Waitress Slashed After Chasing Man Who Skipped Out On Bill, Police Say
A waitress was slashed after police say she chased a man who skipped out on his bill at a restaurant in Chelsea.
3 Buildings Involved In Massive Fire In Chelsea
At least three buildings are involved in a massive fire in Chelsea.
MBTA Unveils New Silver Line Route From Chelsea To Boston
The new route adds four stops in Chelsea and is expected to make the commute easier for many commuters.
Arrest Made In Chelsea Shooting That Killed 15-Year-Old In 2017
A 21-year-old Somerville man was arrested in connection with 15-year-old Jimmy Vasquez's death.
Jaylen Brown Heading To Chelsea-Arsenal Match While In London
Before taking on the 76ers in London on Thursday, forward Jaylen Brown will fulfill one of his boyhood dreams on Wednesday night.
Fire Tears Through Chelsea Triple-Decker Across Street From Firehouse
An early-morning fire tore through the third floor of a home in Chelsea Sunday--but luckily, the closest firehouse was just across the street.
Fatal Chelsea Overdose Prompts Hazmat Response
A Chelsea man died Thursday following an apparent drug overdose inside a car that prompted a hazmat response.
Passenger Hurt, Driver Charged With OUI In Chelsea Crash
An early-morning rollover crash left a driver charged with OUI and his passenger hospitalized with serious injuries.
Man Shot In Apparent Drive-By In Chelsea Dies
A Massachusetts man who was shot in an apparent drive-by shooting last week has died.
Husband Charged In Lynn Teacher's Murder Held Without Bail
Prosecutors released gruesome details in court Wednesday about the murder of a young mother and beloved Lynn teacher.
Man And Woman Shot In Chelsea
At least two suspects are being sought after a shooting in Chelsea Tuesday night.
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Missing mother found dead in recycling bin at Medford home
The body of 61-year-old Barbara Novaes was found by police inside a recycling container under her porch.
2 New England destinations make "best places to visit" list
Boston and Bar Harbor were recognized as the top destinations for vacationers.
Magnitude 2.2 earthquake recorded in New Hampshire
Did you feel it?
Non-profit's literacy coaches help kids raise reading levels
Literations is matching older, volunteer literacy coaches with young children to improve their reading skills.
Massachusetts gas prices stay at record high, but diesel drops
Gas prices in Massachusetts stayed stuck at a record high of $4.73 a gallon Tuesday, but diesel continues to drop
Fire breaks out at newly renovated hotel in Newport
A newly-renovated hotel in Newport, Rhode Island went up in flames on Monday night.
Barnstable Police issue warning of possible date-rape drug use
Barnstable Police say they have recently received several reports of people who feel like they have been drugged at local bars.
Overheated lawnmower may have caused massive fire in Methuen
The home, which is located on Woodburn Drive, is considered a total loss.
Byfield mourns loss of beloved greenhouse worker
Susan Sforza Nico was killed in a crash at the Byfield Greenhouse and Garden Center.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Missing mother found dead in recycling bin at Medford home
The body of 61-year-old Barbara Novaes was found by police inside a recycling container under her porch.
2 New England destinations make "best places to visit" list
Boston and Bar Harbor were recognized as the top destinations for vacationers.
Magnitude 2.2 earthquake recorded in New Hampshire
Did you feel it?
Non-profit's literacy coaches help kids raise reading levels
Literations is matching older, volunteer literacy coaches with young children to improve their reading skills.
Massachusetts gas prices stay at record high, but diesel drops
Gas prices in Massachusetts stayed stuck at a record high of $4.73 a gallon Tuesday, but diesel continues to drop
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Study: Growing up with dogs may reduce Crohn's disease risk
Man's best friend could be your toddler's as well.
Study: global warming could make it harder to get good sleep
Global warming could have a profound impact on our ability to get a good night's sleep.
Massachusetts reports 7,626 new COVID cases, positivity rate drops to 8.30%
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 7,626 new confirmed COVID cases on Monday.
Boston Children’s Hospital researchers part of international investigation of monkeypox
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Pfizer says 3 small COVID vaccine shots protect kids under 5
It's the latest step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots.
I-Team
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
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"Faces of COVID" account serves as reminder of lives lost during pandemic
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Business News
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Wayfair opening Lynnfield store to showcase furniture brand
Wayfair is opening a new physical store on the North Shore this week.
BPS announces contract with Black-owned City Fresh Foods
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
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The art of a proper English Tea
From tea served in traditional antique China, to an elegant tower of crustless finger sandwiches.
New England Living: Scallop and risotto recipe
We're in the Test Kitchen with chefs from Strega Italiano.
New England Living: Mixing up a Tiger Lily cocktail
In our Mixology series, a lesson on how to make a fun and easy summer cocktail.
Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
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David Ortiz sees greatness in Jayson Tatum
David Ortiz says that Jayson Tatum has all the right tools to become an NBA great, and his rise to the top is coming.
Chase Winovich looks like a completely different person
Chase Winovich is on a new team. He looks like a new person.
Celtics see Game 5 as a must-win
The Celtics bounced back once again Monday night, bringing their record to a perfect 5-0 this postseason following a defeat.
Robert Williams dominated in his short time on the floor in Game 4
Robert Williams played only 19 minutes in Game 4, but he made a big impact in the Celtics win.
Celtics blow out Heat in Game 4, Eastern Conference Finals tied 2-2
Jayson Tatum bounced back and the Celtics locked down the Heat in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference Finals at 2-2.
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Maine K9 finds missing woman, days after tracking down girl
A Maine K9 has been hard at work over the past few days.
Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.