NPR People: Tovia Smith http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3800445&ft=1&f=3800445 An award-winning correspondent based in Boston, Tovia Smith covers breaking news, as well as a wide range of feature stories on legal issues, politics, and social concerns. Most recently she has reported on the advent of gay marriage in Massachusetts, the sexual abuse scandal within the Catholic church, the ongoing battles around the 9/11 victims' compensation fund, the case against "shoe-bomber" Richard Reid, and the Rhode Island nightclub fire. She has also covered the New Hampshire and Yankee primaries, the trial of British au pair Louise Woodward, the crashes of Egypt Air, John Kennedy, Jr., and TWA flight 800, and the trial of women's clinic gunman John Salvi. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:32:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Tovia Smith http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3800445&ft=1&f=3800445 yes Game Over For New England Retailer Bowl & Board succumbed to the recession this fall after 43 years in business. But the end was somewhat anticlimactic. After liquidation specialists swarmed through the store taking inventory, owner Mark Giarrusso prepared for the store's final sale. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120502181&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120502181&ft=1&f=3800445 Bowl & Board succumbed to the recession this fall after 43 years in business. But the end was somewhat anticlimactic. After liquidation specialists swarmed through the store taking inventory, owner Mark Giarrusso prepared for the store's final sale. 334 no Bowl & Board succumbed to the recession this fall after 43 years in business. But the end was somewhat anticlimactic. After liquidation specialists swarmed through the store taking inventory, owner Mark Giarrusso prepared for the store's final sale.

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]]> Iraq War Veteran Wins Mayoral Race In Mass. Navy reservist Setti Warren is one of a small but growing number of Iraq War veterans who are seeking elected office. Warren had been thinking about running for mayor of his hometown of Newton, Mass., when he was deployed to Iraq. He served a year as naval intelligence specialist before returning home and immediately launching his campaign. He is now mayor-elect of the town. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120300338&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120300338&ft=1&f=3800445 Navy reservist Setti Warren is one of a small but growing number of Iraq War veterans who are seeking elected office. Warren had been thinking about running for mayor of his hometown of Newton, Mass., when he was deployed to Iraq. He served a year as naval intelligence specialist before returning home and immediately launching his campaign. He is now mayor-elect of the town. 158 no Navy reservist Setti Warren is one of a small but growing number of Iraq War veterans who are seeking elected office. Warren had been thinking about running for mayor of his hometown of Newton, Mass., when he was deployed to Iraq. He served a year as naval intelligence specialist before returning home and immediately launching his campaign. He is now mayor-elect of the town.

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]]> Gay-Marriage Advocates Weigh Next Move Same-sex marriage supporters are vowing to continue their fight after a loss at the polls in Maine on Tuesday. Voters there passed a measure blocking gay marriage, dealing a major blow to the cause of same-sex marriage around the nation. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:54:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120093085&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120093085&ft=1&f=3800445 Same-sex marriage supporters are vowing to continue their fight after a loss at the polls in Maine on Tuesday. Voters there passed a measure blocking gay marriage, dealing a major blow to the cause of same-sex marriage around the nation. 264 no Same-sex marriage supporters are vowing to continue their fight after a loss at the polls in Maine on Tuesday. Voters there passed a measure blocking gay marriage, dealing a major blow to the cause of same-sex marriage around the nation.

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]]> Wellesley Class Teaches Personal Finance Basics Students learn everything from gross and net earnings to COBRA, COLAs and co-pays. Professor Ann Witte created the Fundamentals of Personal Finance class to offer real-life experience before collegians start real life. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113966361&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113966361&ft=1&f=3800445 Students learn everything from gross and net earnings to COBRA, COLAs and co-pays. Professor Ann Witte created the Fundamentals of Personal Finance class to offer real-life experience before collegians start real life. 227 no Students learn everything from gross and net earnings to COBRA, COLAs and co-pays. Professor Ann Witte created the Fundamentals of Personal Finance class to offer real-life experience before collegians start real life.

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]]> Gay Activists Question March On Washington Some gay rights activists say the march planned for this weekend in Washington, D.C., is bad timing and may drain resources from critical fights raging elsewhere, and that old-fashioned lobbying is much more effective. Organizers counter that it's not an either/or situation. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113634899&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113634899&ft=1&f=3800445 Some gay rights activists say the march planned for this weekend in Washington, D.C., is bad timing and may drain resources from critical fights raging elsewhere, and that old-fashioned lobbying is much more effective. Organizers counter that it's not an either/or situation. 269 no Some gay rights activists say the march planned for this weekend in Washington, D.C., is bad timing and may drain resources from critical fights raging elsewhere, and that old-fashioned lobbying is much more effective. Organizers counter that it's not an either/or situation.

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]]> A Retailer's Journey Ends With Liquidation With the stress of operating a retail business during the Great Recession, Bowl & Board owner Mark Giarrusso made the tough decision to liquidate instead of reorganize. The decision comes after a yearlong fight to keep the chain of New England housewares stores afloat. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113622678&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113622678&ft=1&f=3800445 With the stress of operating a retail business during the Great Recession, Bowl & Board owner Mark Giarrusso made the tough decision to liquidate instead of reorganize. The decision comes after a yearlong fight to keep the chain of New England housewares stores afloat. 0 no With the stress of operating a retail business during the Great Recession, Bowl & Board owner Mark Giarrusso made the tough decision to liquidate instead of reorganize. The decision comes after a yearlong fight to keep the chain of New England housewares stores afloat.

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]]> Senior Tourism Program Seeks Facelift Elderhostel, a nonprofit organization that has been around for more than 30 years, is trying to update its image and attract younger travelers. But many elders say if the young folks are in, they may be out. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113393998&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113393998&ft=1&f=3800445 Elderhostel, a nonprofit organization that has been around for more than 30 years, is trying to update its image and attract younger travelers. But many elders say if the young folks are in, they may be out. 199 no Elderhostel, a nonprofit organization that has been around for more than 30 years, is trying to update its image and attract younger travelers. But many elders say if the young folks are in, they may be out.

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]]> Massachusetts Senate Passes Kennedy Successor Bill The Massachusetts state Senate voted Tuesday to change state law on how to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat. The proposed change would give the governor power to name an interim appointment. Gov. Deval Patrick could sign the measure as soon as Wednesday. The state House voted last week to change the law. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113088261&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113088261&ft=1&f=3800445 The Massachusetts state Senate voted Tuesday to change state law on how to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat. The proposed change would give the governor power to name an interim appointment. Gov. Deval Patrick could sign the measure as soon as Wednesday. The state House voted last week to change the law. 218 no The Massachusetts state Senate voted Tuesday to change state law on how to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat. The proposed change would give the governor power to name an interim appointment. Gov. Deval Patrick could sign the measure as soon as Wednesday. The state House voted last week to change the law.

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]]> Tracking Universal Care In Massachusetts As Congress continues to develop an overhaul plan for the nation's health care system, many are looking to Massachusetts as a model. The state is now three years into its own experiment with a law requiring every state resident to buy insurance. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112974074&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112974074&ft=1&f=3800445 As Congress continues to develop an overhaul plan for the nation's health care system, many are looking to Massachusetts as a model. The state is now three years into its own experiment with a law requiring every state resident to buy insurance. 266 no As Congress continues to develop an overhaul plan for the nation's health care system, many are looking to Massachusetts as a model. The state is now three years into its own experiment with a law requiring every state resident to buy insurance.

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]]> Mass. Attorney General Announces Kennedy Seat Run Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Wednesday that she will run for Edward Kennedy's Senate seat. Although Coakley is the first politician to publicly declare interest in the seat, several others are considering a run. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112526823&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112526823&ft=1&f=3800445 Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Wednesday that she will run for Edward Kennedy's Senate seat. Although Coakley is the first politician to publicly declare interest in the seat, several others are considering a run. 215 no Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Wednesday that she will run for Edward Kennedy's Senate seat. Although Coakley is the first politician to publicly declare interest in the seat, several others are considering a run.

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]]> Crowds Pay Respects To Kennedy Thousands of people lined up at the John F. Kennedy library in Boston to bid farewell to Sen. Edward Kennedy. The crowd included people who had never met Kennedy and dignitaries who knew him well. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112345130&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112345130&ft=1&f=3800445 Thousands of people lined up at the John F. Kennedy library in Boston to bid farewell to Sen. Edward Kennedy. The crowd included people who had never met Kennedy and dignitaries who knew him well. 226 no Thousands of people lined up at the John F. Kennedy library in Boston to bid farewell to Sen. Edward Kennedy. The crowd included people who had never met Kennedy and dignitaries who knew him well.

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]]> Thousands Of Mourners File Past Kennedy's Casket Thousands of people have lined up to file past the casket of Senator Edward Kennedy. His body is lying in repose at his slain brother's presidential library in Boston. The senator's widow Vicki Reggie Kennedy was one of dozens of family members, who came outside to greet people standing in line after dark. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112323671&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112323671&ft=1&f=3800445 Thousands of people have lined up to file past the casket of Senator Edward Kennedy. His body is lying in repose at his slain brother's presidential library in Boston. The senator's widow Vicki Reggie Kennedy was one of dozens of family members, who came outside to greet people standing in line after dark. 267 no Thousands of people have lined up to file past the casket of Senator Edward Kennedy. His body is lying in repose at his slain brother's presidential library in Boston. The senator's widow Vicki Reggie Kennedy was one of dozens of family members, who came outside to greet people standing in line after dark.

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]]> Kennedy's Body Taken From Home The body of Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy made its way Thursday from Hyannis to Boston. It will lie in repose at the JFK Library in Boston until a weekend funeral. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112304567&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112304567&ft=1&f=3800445 The body of Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy made its way Thursday from Hyannis to Boston. It will lie in repose at the JFK Library in Boston until a weekend funeral. 245 no The body of Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy made its way Thursday from Hyannis to Boston. It will lie in repose at the JFK Library in Boston until a weekend funeral.

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]]> List Is Long For Those Who Want To Succeed Kennedy Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy died Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer. Gov. Deval Patrick says he supports changing state law to allow him to appoint an interim successor to fill Kennedy's seat. Unlike most states, a successor to a vacant U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts is chosen by special election five months after the opening, not appointed by the governor. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112281162&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112281162&ft=1&f=3800445 Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy died Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer. Gov. Deval Patrick says he supports changing state law to allow him to appoint an interim successor to fill Kennedy's seat. Unlike most states, a successor to a vacant U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts is chosen by special election five months after the opening, not appointed by the governor. 285 no Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy died Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer. Gov. Deval Patrick says he supports changing state law to allow him to appoint an interim successor to fill Kennedy's seat. Unlike most states, a successor to a vacant U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts is chosen by special election five months after the opening, not appointed by the governor.

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]]> Influential Sen. Ted Kennedy Dies After a year-long battle with brain cancer, Senator Ted Kennedy died Tuesday night. He was 77. Only two senators have served longer than Kennedy. Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank says Kennedy is the most powerful man never to have been president. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112234270&ft=1&f=3800445 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112234270&ft=1&f=3800445 After a year-long battle with brain cancer, Senator Ted Kennedy died Tuesday night. He was 77. Only two senators have served longer than Kennedy. Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank says Kennedy is the most powerful man never to have been president. 0 no After a year-long battle with brain cancer, Senator Ted Kennedy died Tuesday night. He was 77. Only two senators have served longer than Kennedy. Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank says Kennedy is the most powerful man never to have been president.

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