NewsWorks Tonight May 22, 2017 – Full Show

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    Joe Hernandez reports Verizon New Jersey has reached a settlement with 17 South Jersey towns over complaints of lousy phone and internet service.  WESA’s Mark Nootbar reports five jurors have been chosen for the sexual assault trial of comedian Bill Cosby.  Phil Gregory reports drug users desperate to kick the habit are now turning to some New Jersey police departments for help.  Bobby Allyn explains the Trump administration is considering scrapping a loan deferment program for those working for non-profits.  Peter Crimmins reports Longwood Gardens is about to reopen its centerpiece fountain garden.  And Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts joins us with a look at the skies.

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