NewsWorks Tonight July 31, 2014 – Full Show

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    Kevin McCorry joins host Dave Heller to discuss the ramifications of the Pennsylvania House’s decision to not vote on the Philadelphia cigarette tax. Tom MacDonald reports on the new labor contract for Philly’s police officers. Nichelle Polston brings an update on repairs being made to I-495. Holly Otterbein looks into the Chamber of Commerce’s series of events to promote job growth and economic development in Philadelphia. Host Dave Heller sits down with Katie Colaneri to talk about claims that the PA Health Department is squelching fracking health concerns. Laura Benshoff reports on a mental health-screening program within a Philly grocery store.

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