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Listen: An artist resurrected Mount Auburn Cemetery's defunct pipe organ
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A decommissioned pipe organ has been given a second life by Mount Auburn Cemetery artist-in-residence Eden Rayz. She premieres a new work in Bigelow Chapel on Saturday.De către WBUR
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Boston's Ruthzee Louijeune on Haitian pride, from flag to food
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May 18 is Haitian Flag Day. To mark the occasion, WBUR spoke with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune — the city's first Haitian-American elected official — for a quick cultural education on Massachusetts' Haitian community and the history of Haitian Flag Day.De către WBUR
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Hospitals statewide report an increase in patients while Steward works through financial turmoil
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Dr. George Kondylis, chief medical officer at Lawrence General Hospital, joins WBUR’s Morning Edition to discuss the how other hospitals are feeling the effects of Steward Health Care's financial tribulations.De către WBUR
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What marriage means to these same-sex couples
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Twenty years ago, the first LGBTQ couples were married in Massachusetts. The state was the first in the country to legalize same-sex marriage.De către WBUR
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Guster says the best is yet to come, even three decades later
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The alternative rock group Guster releases their latest studio album Friday, May 17. Titled “Ooh La La,” it’s the band’s ninth album in 30 years. Their debut album “Parachute” came out on CD in 1994.De către WBUR
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Under a deadline to leave shelters, homeless families face obstacles
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Ericka Guerrero and her son Leudi have been in the state shelter system since he was born more than 16 months ago. They've faced many hurdles and delays in getting out of shelter, including obtaining work authorization and competing for limited affordable housing.De către WBUR
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Many political leaders paid lip service to protesters' free speech while agreeing with arrests
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Critics say history will not look well upon hundreds of pro-Palestinian students being arrested for peaceful protests.De către WBUR
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Ana Sortun: Food that makes sense in my heart
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I love when people feel good after they've eaten — even if they've eaten quite a bit, says chef Ana Sortun. That to me, is great cooking.De către WBUR
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What does Steward Health's bankruptcy process look like?
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Ross Martin, Boston College law professor who teaches bankruptcy law, joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to break down what the bankruptcy process looks like for Steward Health Care.De către WBUR
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Boston's open-air market season has arrived. Here are 3 you can't miss
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This weekend marks the seasonal debut of some of Boston’s best open-air artisan markets and free local festivals, from Seaport to SoWa to Back Bay.De către WBUR
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Mass. alleges Steward jeopardized patient safety while paying off investors
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Bankruptcy court records provide a clearer picture of Steward’s unwieldy debts and how they affect patient care.De către WBUR
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Graduating students warily approach commencements after protests roil campuses
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Universities in greater Boston that had pro-Palestinian protest encampments will be holding commencement ceremonies in the coming weeks. Graduating seniors have mixed feelings about the occasion.De către WBUR
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Police clash with protesters at MIT, a day after student suspensions
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Police detained several protesters at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Thursday afternoon, the day after the school began issuing suspensions to those who took part in a pro-Palestinian encampment on the Kresge Lawn.De către WBUR
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Mass. lawmakers suggest changes to police handling of rape cases after WBUR investigation
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Legislators say potential improvements could include launching a new statewide sexual assault unit, forcing police to disclose more information about rapes and expanding the state’s DNA database.De către WBUR
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Donna Summer's disco style on display at the MFA
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The Boston-born singer's glittering garments are on display in the Museum of Fine Arts' fashion exhibition "Dress Up."De către WBUR
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Listen to the song that made Divine Sweater go viral on TikTok
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A funny moment captured during the recording of "Deep Side" garnered the Boston indie pop band over 2 million views. The finished product is a summertime bop about a crush.De către WBUR
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Steward Health Care seeks bankruptcy protections
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After months of uncertainty about its future, the nation’s largest private, for-profit hospital chain has filed for bankruptcy. The future of its eight Massachusetts hospitals remains a vexing question mark.De către WBUR
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Berklee student’s search for home leads to the top of NPR’s Tiny Desk contest
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Mae Valerio's song “Home” was recently included in NPR’s Top Shelf, a kind of finalist list of Tiny Desk contestants. They started writing the song in their first semester at Berklee, caught in what they described as a “never-ending loop” of feeling alienated wherever they go.De către WBUR
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Potential conflicts of interest widespread at Mass. special ed schools
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Taxpayer-funded special ed schools have hired relatives and struck business deals with board members. Nearly three out of every four of the private organizations had possible conflicts. State oversight of the schools’ finances is lax.De către WBUR
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The best Boston-area shops to find unique gifts for your mom, dad or new grad
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Looking for a present for Mother's Day, Father's Day or an upcoming wedding or graduation? These eclectic Boston-area shops will make your search easier — and maybe more enjoyable, too.De către WBUR
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