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May 23, 2012
Despite parishioners' protests, the Vatican says church closures are valid

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The Vatican dealt another setback to local groups hoping to stave off the shuttering of six area churches. The groups have been fighting the Boston Archdiocese's decision to close the churches for almost eight years. Despite the upsetting news, the parish groups plan to appeal the decision to the Vatican’s highest court. Emily talks with former Ambassador to the Vatican Ray Flynn and parishioner Jon Rogers about the years-long struggle.

May 23, 2012
Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Kathleen Turner

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Sharon High School French teacher Kathleen M. Turner received the state’s highest honor for educators when she was named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year earlier this month. Emily talks with Turner about the recognition and her approach to teaching young minds.

May 23, 2012
The Griffin Museum of Photography celebrates its 20th anniversary

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The Griffin Museum of Photography opened in 1992 in Winchester with the mission of promoting appreciation for the art of photography. Jared Bowen goes inside the museum as it celebrates its 20th anniversary and sees how the institute plans to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park.

May 22, 2012
Former presidential candidate Bill Bradley says We Can All Do Better

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Bill Bradley has been a U.S. Senator, an NBA basketball star, and a presidential candidate. In his new book, We Can All Do Better, Bradley criticizes the culture of partisanship in Washington, the Occupy Movement, and the Tea Party. He also calls upon ordinary citizens to take back control of their Democracy.

May 22, 2012
Randal Rucker on his latest honor

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Randal Rucker has been the CEO of Family Service of Greater Boston since 1996 and was recently awarded the 2012 Peter B. Goldberg/ARAMARK Building Community Executive Leadership Award for his efforts in building stronger communities.

May 22, 2012
Remembering Boston historian Thomas O'Connor

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Longtime Boston historian Thomas O'Connor died yesterday after suffering a fatal heart attack at the age of 89. O'Connor was an expert in American history, the Civil War, and Massachusetts politics. Back in 2004, O'Connor took Greater Boston on a tour of the Granary Burial Ground in Boston. Greater Boston takes another look at his tour.