NewsWorks Tonight March 24, 2016 – Full Show

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    Katie Colaneri reports on the anonymous donors who contributed to Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s sugary drink tax effort. Joe Hernandez brings the story of how Atlantic City’s mayor is counting on the good will of city workers to make it through a government shutdown. Laura Benshoff reports on PA lawmakers debating bills aimed at tightening immigration policy statewide. Todd Bookman reports on how legislation to legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania is unique in that it recommends the drug for people with autism. Host Dave Heller speaks with the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Bob Ford about Villanova’s efforts in March Madness. Neema Roshania brings the story of a new museum following the history of young black women. 

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