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17 dead after amphibious tour boat sinks in Missouri lake
17 people are dead after an amphibious tourist boat carrying 31 passengers capsized and sank Thursday during a severe squall in a lake in southern Missouri.
6 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, July 19, 2018
Air Date: July 19, 2018
Listen 20:22Following arrest of black teen at Philly Zoo, staff rules under review
Video of the incident went viral. It was seen as another example of the over-policing of black youths and the misuse of law enforcement by white people.
6 years ago
More than 140 ‘sister survivors’ of Larry Nassar abuse are honored at ESPYS
In January, more than 150 women and girls gave victim impact statements at one of Nassar's three trials.
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Through personal experience, Philly educators teach about racial profiling
In Philadelphia, panel members tell their stories and plan to collect more accounts of racial profiling for a book.
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Listen 3:37Bucks County, Philabundance team up to address suburban hunger
In the largely affluent county, as many as 50,000 residents are struggling with poverty
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Chess, and the power of girls to identify themselves as leaders
In its third year, the weeklong Philly Girls Play Chess camp is the creation of ASAP (After School Activities Partnership).
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NewsWorks Tonight, July 18, 2018
Air Date: July 18, 2018
Listen 21:47With policy change, nearly a third of Pennsylvanians live in ‘environmental justice’ areas
EJ areas are now defined as a census block group with a 30 percent or greater minority population or 20 percent or greater population at or below the poverty level.
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Another Shore town adopts plastic bag ban
A southern Ocean County municipality is the latest to adopt a plastic bag ban at the Jersey Shore.
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The Phillies are back, but are their fans?
A year after finishing in last place, the Phillies enter the All-Star break in first. But they're only drawing 825 more fans per game than last season.
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Listen 1:52NewsWorks Tonight, July 17, 2018
Air Date: July 17, 2018
Listen 20:28Survivor blames officials for Delaware prison riot
Patricia May had a feeling of dread when she reported to work at Delaware's maximum-security prison last year. For months, she had been concerned about her safety.
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Organizations with deep community roots on mission to strengthen Philadelphia
Put together the needs and the assets on either side of the walls of the sacred properties, and you see a whole new necessity – and possibility.
6 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight July 16, 2018
Air Date: July 16, 2018
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