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May 24, 2012
Massachusetts' fallen troops are honored on the Boston Common
May 24, 2012
Massachusetts' fallen troops are honored on the Boston Common
Greater Boston
This Memorial Day weekend, make plans to visit the Boston Common where thousands of flags have been planted to honor Massachusetts’ fallen soldiers. Emily talks with Christie Coombs of the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund who lost her husband Jeffrey on 9/11.
May 24, 2012
David House on his efforts to help Pvt. Bradley Manning
May 24, 2012
David House on his efforts to help Pvt. Bradley Manning
Greater Boston
Open-government advocate David House founded the Bradley Manning Support Network to assist U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning who is charged with sharing classified military documents with WikiLeaks. House joins Emily to talk about his efforts to help Manning and his own battles with the U.S. government.
May 24, 2012
Richard Tisei on his run for Congress
May 24, 2012
Richard Tisei on his run for Congress
Greater Boston
Could Massachusetts elect another Republican to Congress? All eyes are on veteran state lawmaker Richard Tisei who is running against longtime Democratic Congressman John Tierney. Richard Tisei talks with Emily about his campaign.
May 23, 2012
Despite parishioners' protests, the Vatican says church closures are valid
May 23, 2012
Despite parishioners' protests, the Vatican says church closures are valid
Greater Boston
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
May 23, 2012
Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Kathleen Turner
Greater Boston
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
May 23, 2012
The Griffin Museum of Photography celebrates its 20th anniversary
Greater Boston
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.
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Adam commented on Greater Boston on 05.11.11
Lisa, Im the reporter who interviewed Mr. McArdle. Just so you know, I tried to speak with the niece he claims obtained his condo illicitly, took out a $120,000 mortgage on it, and then evicted him. She didnt get back to me neither did a second niece I tried to contact. However, a third niece did return my call and state that her uncles charges were unfair.
The problem, form my point of view, was that this third niece seemed ignorant of certain key detailse.g., the $120,000 mortgage and what transpired when Mr. McArdle consulted an attorney. She said the attorney Mr. McArdle contacted wouldnt take his case because it was so weakbut that same attorney told me that Mr. McArdles case was actually quite strong. Niece #3 also told me that a government agency Mr. McArdle contacted in Arizona found that he was fortunate to have the niece who bought his condo looking out for him, and put that conclusion in writing. But while I urged her to provide the document in question, she never did.
That said, if there are specific aspects of Mr. McArdles story you know to be untrue, Id like to here what they arewith as much supporting documentation as you can provide. Feel free to contact me at adam_reilly@wgbh.org or 6173002534.
Lisa commented on Greater Boston on 05.10.11
I was a long time resident of Massachusetts, 42 years, and always thought of WGBH as a reputable TV Station. I guess I was mistaken, there is so much wrong with this story I dont know where to start. I would think that the least you would do is check the facts. Mr. McArdles account of the facts have been completely and utterly fabricated. I am an extended family member somewhat removed from the situation but involved enough to know that not only is Mr. McArdle fabricating the entire story he is leaving out several pieces of information that would put him in a very unfavorable light. I volunteer with seniors and my cousin has been involved with seniors for several years and we know first hand of elderly abuse. I can tell you there was no abuse in any form in this instance.
Shame on you WGBH for not checking your facts. There are plenty of public records which if checked, would have disputed this entire story.
It's been called a "silent pandemic" affecting the most vulnerable citizens in our community. How can you tell if your elderly loved one is the victim of abuse? We hear one man's harrowing account of abuse at the hands of his own family.
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