NewsWorks Tonight April 18, 2017 – Full Show

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    Dana DiFilipo reports on the Philadelphia Fire Department’s response to an investigation into a blaze that killed a firefighter. Zoe Read brings the story of victims and their families involved in a Delaware prison hostage situation who are filing a federal lawsuit. Dave Davies speaks with Philadelphia City Commissioner Alan Butkovitz about the upcoming Democratic primary. Anne Hoffman looks into a new mentorship for LGBTQ students offered by Penn’s medical school. Akbar Hossain details his experience teaching curious Philadelphians about life as a Muslim. Peter Crimmins reports on the opening of the Museum of the American Revolution.

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