WBUR Newsroom Election 2008 CommonHealth Blog Boston Weather BBC World News NPR Top Stories NPR's Morning Edition NPR Topics: Books NPR Topics: Movies Fresh Air All Things Considered Marketplace Submit a Story Idea RSS Feeds Podcasts Debunking Irish American Stereotypes By Bob Oakes Listen to story (Real Audio) A scene from the new independent movie, "On Broadway," written and directed by local filmmaker Dave McLaughlin. (Photo: Courtesy Dave McLaughlin) BOSTON, Mass. - March 13, 2008 - Little green leprechauns and emerald-colored beer are signature icons of Saint Patrick's Day, when Boston revels in its Irish American heritage. But what about the rich stories and traditions that go beyond stereotypes...beyond the Irish American gangsters so often portrayed in Hollywood movies? Boston-based writer and director Dave McLaughlin delves into a deeper Irish America in his independent film, "On Broadway," which opens on Friday in area theaters. RELATED LINKS Link to a trailer, cast and crew details, plus other information about "On Broadway"    From The WBUR Newsroom Turner Previously Linked to Wilkerson Case BOSTON (November 21, 2008) Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner, arrested Friday by the FBI, had previously been linked to the federal investigation into public corruption involving former State Sen. Dianne Wilkerson. Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner Arrested In Connection With Dianne Wilkerson Case BOSTON (November 21, 2008) Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner has been arrested for allegedly taking a $1,000 bribe from a person he believed was a businessman, then lying to FBI officials. Foreclosed Tenants Fight Eviction BOSTON (November 21, 2008) Renters of foreclosed homes are usually forced out. We have the story of one group of tenants who fought eviction and won. Remembering When Harvard Beat Yale, 29-29 BOSTON (November 21, 2008) An infamous Harvard-Yale football game 40 years ago ended in a tie. But as WBUR's Deborah Becker reports, that didn't dampen the Harvard celebration.				Sponsor