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Boston Epidemiologist Reacts To CDC Dropping Mask Mandate For Vaccinated People

With reaction to this decision, Boston University professor of global health and medicine Dr. David Hamer joined Morning Edition host Bob Oakes.

Domestic Violence Advocates Describe Increased Demand For Support Services During Pandemic

Rhode Island saw a surge in calls to domestic violence helplines in 2020, as people were directed to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As much of the...

A Climate Resilient Community In Newburyport Rises From Toxic Ashes

Hillside Center for Sustainable Living is Newburyport is designed to address major contributors to climate change emissions: housing, fuel, food and transportation.

Rep. Lynch Reacts To Pentagon Official Testimony On Capitol Riot

A top pentagon official in the Trump administration yesterday testified before the House Oversight Committee that the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol was fueled by an "organized conspiracy with...

Some Massachusetts Republicans Join Latest Effort To Split With Trump

More than 100 prominent Republicans and conservatives are calling on the GOP to abandon Donald Trump, and his lies about a stolen 2020 election. WBUR spoke with one of them.

The Grandkids Are Back, But Pandemic Effects Linger For Some In Long-Term Care

Vaccines to stop COVID-19 mean that families can safely visit their loved ones in nursing homes again, after many months of staying apart. But the joy of reunion is tempered...

Officials Hope Vaccinating Kids 12 And Older Will Help Halt Virus Spread

Children as young as 12 can start receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine in Massachusetts on Thursday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday, pending an expected final go ahead from federal regulators.

CommonHealth

03:45May 12, 2021

A woman received a COVID-19 vaccine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Meet A Group Of Volunteers Bringing The Vaccine Into Boston Communities With Low Rates

In order to boost low vaccination rates that persist in some communities around Boston, a group of volunteer doctors, nurses and medical students is borrowing "get out the vote" techniques...

CommonHealth

05:30May 12, 2021

As Celtics Fight For Playoff Spot, Jaylen Brown Out With Injury For Remainder Of Season

To talk about that, WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes was joined by Boston.com sportswriter Khari Thompson.

WBUR News

04:13May 11, 2021

Bruins fans Luis Calderon, Kelsey Belair and Kiana Delgado of Leominster get ready for the NHL game against New York Islanders at the TD Garden on March 25, 2021 in Boston. (Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Boston Sports Fans Are Back In The Stands — And Paying A Ton For Tickets

After being shut out of sports arenas for a year, Boston sports fans are shelling out huge sums to watch the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics play in person. That's...

WBUR News

05:05May 9, 2021

Six swan figures wait on the grass to be mounted onto their respective pontoons being assembled in the Public Garden. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

The Return Of Boston's Swan Boats A Welcome Sight In The Public Garden

The iconic swan boats are open for the 2021 season, much to the joy and delight of many Bostonians.

WBUR News

05:46May 8, 2021

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her husband Bruce Mann greet supporters on their way to vote in Cambridge, Mass.. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Elizabeth Warren Looks Back At Her Presidential Bid, And Says She's Still In The Fight

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren looks back at her unsuccessful presidential campaign and looks forward to the future of the country in her new book.

WBUR News

06:21May 7, 2021

'The Essence Of Giving Hope': Remembering Activist And Ballroom Icon Jahaira DeAlto

“I want to see more of us,” Dealto said. “I want to see those who have receded into the shadows by virtue of things like passing privilege and a desire...

WBUR News

04:43May 7, 2021

Meet Elizabeth Bangs Bryant, A Victorian-Era Spider-Woman Being Celebrated At Harvard

"Women of the Museum: Behind-the-Scenes at the Museum of Comparative Zoology" pieces together the story of Bryant and the contributions of other forgotten women.

The ARTery

06:08May 7, 2021

Charles Clark, of the Tenants’ Development Corporation, walks past a South End brownstone, one of the affordable properties managed by the corporation. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Local Officials And Congressional Leaders Decry Investors Who Put Affordable Housing At Risk

City and state officials say they want to prevent investors from extracting profits from low-income properties funded by federal dollars.

Investigations

06:25May 7, 2021

Mishy Lesser stands at the green burial site of her mother, Nettie Lesser. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Greening The Grave: Why More People Are Choosing Climate-Friendly Burials

Green burials are surging in popularity in Massachusetts. Advocates say it stems from increasing awareness of climate change and carbon footprints.

Earthwhile

05:11May 6, 2021

Michelle Wu and Andrea Campbell. (Elise Amendola/AP and Jesse Costa/WBUR, composite image)

Wu And Campbell Lead Fundraising In Boston's Mayor Race, But Others Are Catching Up

City Councilors Michelle Wu and Andrea Campbell are leading the fundraising race in their bids to become Boston's next mayor, according to the latest campaign finance reports filed with the...

WBUR News

04:41May 6, 2021

The New Hampshire Statehouse. (Jim Cole/AP)

6 Takeaways From The N.H. Bill To Allow Tax Dollars To Pay For Private School Tuition

New Hampshire lawmakers are considering a program that would give taxpayer dollars to families to pay for tuition at private and parochial schools.

Edify

05:13May 5, 2021

New Bedford resident Liliana Cruz holds up a copy of the eviction letter she received in January. The landlord wants her out by the end of May. (Simón Rios/WBUR)

As Evictions Slowly Return, Advocates Say More Help Needed

The number of evictions filed in Massachusetts courts is slowly returning to the level it was before the pandemic. That’s despite federal and state programs designed to help renters

WBUR News

05:13May 5, 2021

Frenzied Real Estate Bidding Drives Mass. Home Prices Up

For a closer look at the market, WBUR's Deborah Becker was joined by Steve Medeiros, president of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.

Bostonomix

04:01May 4, 2021

BBC Newsday

Boston Epidemiologist Reacts To CDC Dropping Mask Mandate For Vaccinated People

Domestic Violence Advocates Describe Increased Demand For Support Services During Pandemic

A Climate Resilient Community In Newburyport Rises From Toxic Ashes

Rep. Lynch Reacts To Pentagon Official Testimony On Capitol Riot

Some Massachusetts Republicans Join Latest Effort To Split With Trump

The Grandkids Are Back, But Pandemic Effects Linger For Some In Long-Term Care

Officials Hope Vaccinating Kids 12 And Older Will Help Halt Virus Spread

Meet A Group Of Volunteers Bringing The Vaccine Into Boston Communities With Low Rates

As Celtics Fight For Playoff Spot, Jaylen Brown Out With Injury For Remainder Of Season

Boston Sports Fans Are Back In The Stands — And Paying A Ton For Tickets

The Return Of Boston's Swan Boats A Welcome Sight In The Public Garden

Elizabeth Warren Looks Back At Her Presidential Bid, And Says She's Still In The Fight

'The Essence Of Giving Hope': Remembering Activist And Ballroom Icon Jahaira DeAlto

Meet Elizabeth Bangs Bryant, A Victorian-Era Spider-Woman Being Celebrated At Harvard

Local Officials And Congressional Leaders Decry Investors Who Put Affordable Housing At Risk

Greening The Grave: Why More People Are Choosing Climate-Friendly Burials

Wu And Campbell Lead Fundraising In Boston's Mayor Race, But Others Are Catching Up

6 Takeaways From The N.H. Bill To Allow Tax Dollars To Pay For Private School Tuition

As Evictions Slowly Return, Advocates Say More Help Needed

Frenzied Real Estate Bidding Drives Mass. Home Prices Up