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Temple University revokes Cosby’s honorary degree
The school was among few that waited to pull honors from Cosby until after the verdict.
6 years ago
Wolf skips environmental awards ceremony, hits Sixers playoff game instead
PennLive reported the governor was an invited guest of the Sixers’ part-owner Michael Rubin, who gave Wolf’s campaign a $250,000 donation on March 2.
6 years ago
Long Beach Township's single-use plastic carryout bag ban begins soon
An ordinance adopted late last year that prohibits Long Beach Township businesses from distributing single-use plastic carryout bags goes into effect on May 1.
6 years ago
Accusers, advocates: Cosby’s conviction is tipping point for the #MeToo movement
'Today, this jury has shown that what the #MeToo movement is saying is that women are worthy of being believed,' says Cosby accuser Lili Bernard.
6 years ago
Eagles trade out of first round, add extra picks
The Eagles get the 52nd and 125th picks in this year's draft, and a second-rounder in 2019.
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NewsWorks Tonight, April 26, 2018
Air Date: April 26, 2018
Listen 22:00Korean-American artist transformed by first visit to South Korea
When I got home, I knew right away what I was going to paint: My new family.
6 years ago
Philly’s new plan to clear homeless encampments aims to take a ‘person-centered approach’
Philadelphia is launching a pilot program to clear out half of the homeless encampments in Kensington.
6 years ago
Listen 2:26Sunoco says PUC asked for expanded work to ‘stabilize’ ground at Chesco pipeline site
Sunoco is preparing to drill 10 more holes behind homes in Chester County’s West Whiteland Township.
6 years ago
Gun show buyers, sellers say they’re left out of gun control debate
'What we have to eliminate is the extremes on both sides and get together and have a normal conversation,' says gun owner Patrick McCarthy.
6 years ago
Listen 4:30Recalling 1992’s ‘Year of the Woman,’ Lynn Yeakel assesses gender equality in 2018
Thursday is 50/50 Day, a global day of action and conversations around gender equality in leadership.
6 years ago
Listen 4:53Seaside Heights nixes plan to allow dogs on boardwalk year-round
A proposed ordinance was tabled after municipal officials received numerous complaints.
6 years ago
N.J. reaches deal to close 3 firms that targeted elderly
The companies used aggressive and misleading tactics to sell emergency medical response alert systems to elderly residents.
6 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, April 25, 2018
Air Date: April 25, 2018
Listen 20:00After the music ends, what’s a musician to do?
There’s a whole class of people who don’t get to call themselves artists of any kind when they file their taxes every year.
6 years ago