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NewsWorks Tonight

Americans split on new tax law, Gallup poll finds

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

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Delaware

Report: Delaware Department of Correction making strides in safety improvements

A report finds the Delaware Department of Correction is making progress nearly a year after an officer was killed in a prison takeover by inmates.

7 years ago

Leslie D. Callahan
Speak Easy

The continuing witness of Martin Luther King Jr.

As our thoughts turn from King's birthday to the 50th anniversary of his death, there is no better time to assess our commitment and progress on matters of justice.

7 years ago

Firefighters line up as the body of Philadelphia firefighter Lt. Matthew LeTourneau is carried on top of a firetruck during a funeral procession on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 in Philadelphia. Officials say the funeral mass for Lt. Matthew LeTourneau will be held Friday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. The 11-year veteran was pulled from the home on Saturday by fellow firefighters and taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Fire Lt. Matthew LeTourneau remembered for humor, spirit

Afterward, the flag-draped casket was placed atop an engine as the procession made its way to a cemetery in suburban Philadelphia.

7 years ago

University of Pennsylvania Chaplain Charles
Philadelphia
Religion
Social Justice

Daring to put legs on faith with the inspiration of MLK

Rising to the challenges of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy encompasses more than a day of service.

7 years ago

Listen 6:22
NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, January 11 2018

Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey are renewing a push to create a new kind of license that would be accessible to immigrants in the Unit ...

Air Date: January 11, 2018

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Sheila McLaughlin photographed her neighbors to create
The Pulse
Neighborhoods
Public Health

Overcoming loneliness, one photo at a time

A San Francisco photographer took pictures of her neighbors and built a sense of community along the way.

7 years ago

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The Pulse
Environment
Food & Drink
Public Health

Detroit’s urban farms: engines of growth, omens of change

As more farmers choose Detroit as a place to put down roots, some are wondering what the future of urban agriculture look like.

7 years ago

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University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein, 19, was killed last week in his California home town. Police Friday arrested a suspect in the slaying. (Orange County Sheriff's Department via AP)
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Document: Missing Penn student’s friend seemed nervous, had dirty nails

No arrests have been made or suspects named.

7 years ago

A wind model simulation of wind guests around 40 mph late Friday morning from Windy.com.
Down the Shore
New Jersey

NWS: Power outages possible Friday morning due to strong winds

Shore residents should secure lightweight outdoor objects, such as patio furniture and garbage cans, and take care operating high-profile vehicles. 

7 years ago

Police Chief Harry Earle speaks to reporters following a standoff Thursday (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
New Jersey
Policing

Update: South Jersey standoff ends, suspect found dead

Law enforcement did not fire any shots.

7 years ago


Women who are survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse and their supporters protest during a #MeToo march in Hollywood, Calif., on Nov. 12, 2017. Moira Donegan revealed herself as the creator of an anonymously sourced list of men who work in media accused of sexual misconduct. (Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
Media

Creator of list of ‘media men’ accused of sexual misconduct identifies herself

Rumors swirled that she would be named in a forthcoming article in Harper's magazine.

7 years ago

Maya Dena Hairston
Speak Easy
History
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

This is why King’s life, legacy, and hope still matter

Martin Luther King Jr. was instrumental in moving us forward, but much work remains to be done. I am hopeful for the future, because I believe there is more good than bad.

8 years ago

Richard
NewsWorks Tonight
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Music
Philadelphia

Services set for journalist ‘Sonny’ Driver, who spurred Philly to rename road for MLK

Driver founded the Scoop U.S.A. newspaper for the African-American community, and promoted jazz in Philadelphia. He died last month at 91.

8 years ago

Listen 2:23
University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein, 19, was killed last week in his California home town. Police Friday arrested a suspect in the slaying. (Orange County Sheriff's Department via AP)

Body of missing Penn student found in California park

Authorities had been searching for 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein for days.

8 years ago

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