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NewsWorks Tonight, July 20, 2018
New Jersey snuffs out cigarette smoking on its beaches. Fred Korematsu’s daughter speaks to his legacy in Valley Forge. A small b ...
Air Date: July 20, 2018
Listen 22:29Political polarization leads trends in opinion on Russia, immigration, SCOTUS nominee
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
7 years ago
Listen 7:38Leaving New York to find the American Dream in Philadelphia
This New York-Philadelphia migration, fueled by a quest for cheaper living, has long existed.
7 years ago
Season of Change A number of indicators point to a season of change that’s underway in downtown Wilmington. ...
Air Date: July 20, 2018
NFL, players agree to temporarily halt enforcement of anthem protest rules
The new league policy requiring athletes and staff to "stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem" on the field was announced in May.
7 years ago
Chinese company pulls plug on Camden bike share
The company has pulled out of many other locations across North America that it does not deem profitable.
7 years ago
Immigrants took land from Native Americans in Delaware. They want some of it back.
Editorial cartoonist Rob Tornoe wonders where the anti-immigrant crowd was hundreds of years ago when Native Americans were forced out by European immigrants.
7 years ago
Another shooting in Philadelphia, so where’s the outrage?
People are quick to point fingers and pass judgment, blaming lack of adult supervision, easy access to guns, a culture of gun violence, socioeconomic factors, etc.
7 years ago
Hypodermic syringes wash ashore in Monmouth County
Numerous hypodermic syringes have been found late this week on Monmouth County's beaches.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, July 19, 2018
Philadelphia strengthens its sexual harassment policy for city employees. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is rethinking the tax incentiv ...
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.
7 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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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
7 years ago