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Pray for us? Americans see nation lacking in morality
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 5:37Memorializing losses — violent and otherwise — at WURD event in North Philly
Though addressing violence and its resulting trauma was at the heart of the project, some people remembered loved who passed away without violence.
7 years ago
Student says science teacher tackled Indiana school shooter
A male student opened fire at a suburban Indianapolis middle school Friday morning, wounding another student and a teacher before being taken into custody, authorities said.
7 years ago
Pa. dairy farmers struggling to find greener pastures in tough milk market
Along stretches of farmland on South Lincoln Avenue in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, you will notice yard signs with bright orange letters that read, “SAVE OUR LOCAL DAIRY FARMS.”
7 years ago
Listen 4:56Former Underground Railroad stop in Montco at center of preservation fight
The property is part of the Plymouth Meeting Historic District, established almost 50 years ago, and the buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.
7 years ago
N.J. beaches in ‘good shape’ despite numerous nor’easters
Jon Miller of Stevens says the four March storms individually weren't serious. But together, they qualified as the fifth most significant storm over the last 34 years.
7 years ago
Jobs, economy vs. environment at air permit hearing for Marcus Hook energy hub
Sunoco wants to create a terminal for natural gas liquids.
7 years ago
As Starbucks prepares for trainings, here’s what Philadelphia knows about ‘implicit bias’
More and more city governments and local communities looking for ways to shift culture and change the way people interact. Philadelphia is one of those cities.
7 years ago
City Council and Mayor Kenney play nice as rec center ‘rebuild’ advances
Mayor Kenney’s plan to revamp public facilities throughout Philly took another step forward this week, with key legislation passing out of a City Council committee on Monday.
7 years ago
Mock teenage bedroom helps parents recognize signs of risk
Over the next two months, the Bensalem police department will offer parents and community members guided tours so they can learn the signs of at-risk behaviors.
7 years ago
Philly Shipyard laying off 275 workers amid slump in vessel orders
Philly Shipyard executives say they plan to eliminate 275 jobs starting in July. The company is looking to cut costs as new orders for vessels dramatically slow down.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight May 23, 2018
Malcolm Kenyatta will likely be the first openly gay black member of the legislature in Harrisburg. In the primary, he found homophobic f ...
Air Date: May 23, 2018
Listen 22:29Jersey Shore town adopts ‘most comprehensive’ plastic ban in country, group says
You won't be finding plastic straws or styrofoam take-out containers in one Jersey Shore town.
7 years ago
NFL owners adopt new policy to address anthem protests
Players will be required to stand if they are on the field.
7 years ago
Budding clothing line provides lifeline for African refugee starting over in Lancaster
A small but growing clothing line from Lancaster, Pennsylvania is an unusual example of an African refugee being able to put to work skills he used back home.
7 years ago
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