NWT Full Show, April 19, 2012

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    In the lead up to Pennsylvania’s primary election, Tom MacDonald reports on GOP candidates’ visit to Philadelphia in the race for US Senate against Democratic incumbent Bob Casey. From the health and science desk, Carolyn Beeler reports on efforts to keep the Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers flowing freely amidst concerns about a possible drought. Mary Cummings Jordan interviews two higher-ed experts about New Jersey’s proposed merger between Rutgers and Rowan University. Maiken Scott visits a northwest Philadelphia beauty parlor where improving clients’ mental health is its primary mission. And we speak with Technically Philly’s Chris Wink about the upcoming Philly Tech Week.

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