Top Boston news: Free milk giveaway this week; foster parents needed for kids with COVID-19; more

Top Boston news: Free milk giveaway this week; foster parents needed for kids with COVID-19; morePhoto: Alonso Javier Torres/Flickr
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Published on May 06, 2020

Missed the most recent top news in Boston? Read on for everything you need to know.

DCF seeing kids coming into care with COVID-19, need foster parents who can help

The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families says it has seen an increasing number of children coming into their care — some of whom have tested positive for coronavirus — and are in need of foster parents.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Man in line at bank pulls gun on people telling him to follow social distancing

A man is facing firearm and assault charges after brandishing a gun when he was told to follow social distancing policies at a Boston bank on Tuesday.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Is there a connection between inmates released early due to COVID-19 and uptick in Boston violence?

An uptick in Boston shootings has the governor, Boston's mayor and police commissioner and the Suffolk County district attorney talking about a connection to the early release of some inmates due to COVID-19.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

8,600 gallons of milk to be given away to area residents

People in the Boston area who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to get free milk this week. The drive-up event is set for Thursday at Boston College High School.

Read the full story on WCVB Channel 5 Boston.


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