NewsWorks Tonight August 19, 2015 – Full Show

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    Bobby Allen reports on the zoning issues surrounding a South Philly casino bid. Jessica McDonald looks into successful drug trials held by Penn researchers making a vaccine for MERS. Katie Colaneri reports on how Philadelphia businesses are being helped by the city during the Pope’s visit.  Emily Previti looks into the complexities that arise when a waterfront is involved in development in Pennsylvania. Laura Benshoff brings the story of a how a Kennett Square borough turned itself around. Peter Crimmins heads to the Constitution Center to see a new exhibit on religious liberty in the United States.

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