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Political leaders and health officials in Springfield are growing increasingly concerned about low vaccination rates, and worry about the uphill battle to change perspectives that make people feel hesitant to get their shots.

In her work, the artist incorporates mostly primary colors and she honors Black history, Black art and Black pioneers, bringing important new voices into galleries.

As the Commonwealth sees a spike in coronavirus cases due to the highly contagious delta variant, some areas, like Springfield, are still struggling to get folks vaccinated.

For the first time in nearly three decades, WBUR's Morning Edition show will have a new host.

WBUR announced Thursday that journalist Rupa Shenoy will replace longtime anchor Bob Oakes, who plans to go back to reporting for the station, in September.

Terrence Clarke, a Dorchester native who was expected to be drafted this year, tragically lost his life in a car accident in April.

While most cities and towns have lifted the pandemic restrictions on their libraries and other buildings, the State House likely won't reopen to the public for at least another couple months.

The new guidance comes as the highly-contagious delta variant spreads through the state.

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said on a call with press that the decision came after reviewing data on the delta variant and breakthrough cases among vaccinated people. WBUR health reporter Angus Chen was on that call, and joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss.

To talk about how this applies to Massachusetts, WBUR's Morning Edition was joined by Dr. Shira Doron, an infectious disease physician and hospital epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center.

If confirmed, Rollins will become the first Black woman to hold the position in Massachusetts.