NewsWorks Tonight May 4, 2016 – Full Show

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    Phil Gregory reports that New Jersey’s state senate leader is urging lawmakers to make a decision to save Atlantic City. Matt Laslo looks into ads targeting Pennsylvania senator Pat Toomey’s decision not to vote on Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. Host Dave Heller speaks with PlanPhilly’s Ashley Hahn about an important figure in the preservation of modern parks. Amanda Thieu gives a commentary on her experience both as a bully and getting bullied in middle school. Hartwick College associate history professor Dr. Vicki Howard joins Dave Heller to discuss her new book, From Main Street to Mall: The Rise and Fall of the American Department Store.

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