WHDH-TV (Boston, MA)

WHDH, also known as channel 7, is a standalone TV station based in Boston, Massachusetts. It is owned by Sunbeam Television and runs alongside CW affiliate WLVI (channel 56) as part of a media partnership.

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#48020

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#9149

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New president named at Robert Kraft’s foundation to combat anti-Semitism

1 day ago | whdh.com | Kimberly Bookman

FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - Taking the reins at Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft’s “Foundation to Combat anti-Semitism,” Adam Katz’s new role as president of the organization is to get people off the sidelines when it comes to fighting Jewish hate and into the game. “Jews comprise two percent of the U.S. population but are nearly 70% of faith based hate crimes in this country,” said Katz. Katz realizes his job is timely. The Jewish governor of Pennsylvania’s home was torched during Passover.
‘Everybody deserves due process’: Supporters gather at immigration hearing for Milford student arrested by ICE

1 day ago | whdh.com | Kimberly Bookman

CHELMSFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - Dozens of supporters gathered Thursday outside the Chelmsford immigration hearing for Marcelo Gomes, an 18-year-old Milford High School student arrested by ICE. Many stood outside with signs as a judge granted Gomes $2,000 bond. If Gomes is able to pay, he will be released.
Mayor Wu, U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts go back and forth over ICE activity in the state

2 days ago | whdh.com | Samantha York

BOSTON (WHDH) - “The U.S. Attorney is attacking me for saying what Bostonians see with their own eyes,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.Mayor Wu fired back at Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Leah Foley after Foley blasted Wu’s recent interview with WBUR. Wu criticized ICE arrests across the commonwealth. “We will not apologize for doing our job,” said Foley.
Pro-Israel demonstrator accused of shooting man at Newton rally reaches deal with state to drop charges

2 days ago | whdh.com | Kimberly Bookman

NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Pro-Israel demonstrator, Scott Hayes, has reached a deal with the state following his involvement in a Newton rally that was caught on cellphone video. “I feel its fair, given the circumstances, and I’m glad its behind me,” said Hayes. The incident happened in September. Authorities say Caleb Gannon ran across the street and tackled Hayes during a peaceful demonstration. Hayes, who was licensed to carry, had a gun on him that went off and hit Gannon in the stomach.
Lawsuit filed against bus company that serves BPS following December crash that injured student

3 days ago | whdh.com | Kimberly Bookman

BOSTON (WHDH) - Dashboard camera video, released as part of a new lawsuit, shows the moment a school bus crashed off the road outside a Boston school in December. According to the suit, a third grader with autism was badly hurt in the Dec. 6 crash. The video shows the driver of the bus appear to be sleeping. As the driver wakes up and begins steering, the video shows the school bus jump onto the sidewalk and directly hit a student as he is walking with a school aide.
Lawsuit filed against bus company, video shows December crash that injured BPS student - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

3 days ago | whdh.com | Kimberly Bookman |Lisa Gresci

BOSTON (WHDH) - Dashboard camera video, released as part of a new lawsuit, shows the moment a school bus crashed off the road outside a Boston school in December. According to the suit, a third grader with autism was badly hurt in the Dec. 6 crash. The video shows the driver of the bus appear to be sleeping. As the driver wakes up and begins steering, the video shows the school bus jump onto the sidewalk and directly hit a student as he is walking with a school aide.
7 Investigates: Nonstop noise

3 days ago | whdh.com | Samantha Kummerer

HAVERHILL, MASS. (WHDH) - The peace Paul Bellos and Chelsea McQuaid once felt in their Haverhill home is derailed. The couple said the noise from trains just behind their house has reached intolerable levels. “It literally just surrounds you. There is no escape from it,” McQuaid said. “The best way I can explain it is if you’ve ever been to any concert …. when you hear the low bass, the reverb coming out,” Bellos said.
Longtime friend of Michael Proctor, dog bite expert take the stand in Karen Read murder retrial

4 days ago | whdh.com | Victoria Price |Jonathan Hall

DEDHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - To begin a new week in the Karen Read murder retrial, the defense got a small victory after Judge Beverly Cannone allowed them to submit derogatory texts that were sent by lead investigator and now fired Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, without having to call Proctor as a witness. The prosecution pressed back on the ruling, arguing that Proctor should be called to verify his own words and text messages. Three witnesses were called by the defense on Monday.
‘Run for Their Lives’ Boston group reacts to Boulder attack

4 days ago | whdh.com | Kimberly Bookman

BOSTON (WHDH) - Since January of 2024, the grassroots organizations “Run for Their Lives Boston” has gathered in Newton Center and peacefully walked with signs to bring awareness to the hostages still held by Hamas. Local organizer, Emily Brophy, says safety is always top of mind. “Mostly everyone that comes is Jewish,” said Brophy. “Sadly in the world we live in today, it crosses your mind. It’s not anything new. It’s just more in your face.
Suspect in Colorado attack told police he researched for a year and targeted ‘Zionist group’

4 days ago | whdh.com | Lisa Gresci

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails into a Colorado group that had gathered to bring attention to Israeli hostages in Gaza planned the attack for more than a year and specifically targeted what he described as a “Zionist group,” authorities said in court papers unsealed Monday charging him with a federal hate crime. Witnesses in Boulder said the suspect, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, 45, yelled “Free Palestine” and used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices.