NewsWorks Tonight July 11, 2014 – Full Show

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    Dave Heller talks to reporter Kevin McCorry about U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s visit to Philadelphia to promote “My Brother’s Keeper”, an initiative that targets the needs of young black and Latino male students.  Frank Newport, Editor-in-Chief at the Gallup Poll joins us to talk about Americans’ views on the military conflict between Israel and Gaza. Marilyn D’Angelo reports on a collaborative crowd-funded business called “Rooster Soup for Philly’s Soul” seeking to feed the hungry in Philadelphia.  Peter Crimmins chats with NewsWorks Theater Blogger Howard Shapiro about the ongoing summer season for three theaters along the New Jersey shore. Steve Trader reports on a Philadelphia native’s trip across the United States – on nothing but a skate board.

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