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Political polarization leads trends in opinion on Russia, immigration, SCOTUS nominee
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
8 years ago
Listen 7:38Songbird nesting habits may indicate severity of hurricane season
A Delaware professor is using a migratory bird species that nests in Delaware to predict the severity of the coming hurricane season.
8 years ago
Listen 5:33Get the butts off the sand: N.J. (mostly) bans smoking on beaches
New Jersey beaches and state parks are now mostly smoke free.
8 years ago
Listen 1:55A journey through the mind of a Philly artist
A muralist and a choreographer turn a South Philly studio into a labyrinth of imagination.
8 years ago
Listen 2:15Wolf to veto abortion ban if Roe falls; Wagner won’t commit
Abortion could be a big issue in the pa gov's race as supreme court could turn issue back to the states.
8 years ago
Listen 4:10Philly updates sexual harassment policy in wake of blistering audit
The audit found the city’s current policy neither prevents, nor protects victims of sexual misconduct or harassment.
8 years ago
Listen 2:13N.J. tax incentive program under review – high cost of Camden jobs noted
State should reform how it gives job-creation tax incentives to businesses, suggests new report that underscores high price tag for Camden jobs
8 years ago
Listen 4:44Through personal experience, Philly educators teach about racial profiling
In Philadelphia, panel members tell their stories and plan to collect more accounts of racial profiling for a book.
8 years ago
Listen 3:37Meet the Libertarian candidate running for U.S. Senate in N.J.
In New Jersey race, Murray Sabrin — a veteran of several unsuccessful political campaigns, hopes to upset incumbent Dem Bob Menendez and GOP challenger Bob Hugin.
8 years ago
Listen 5:01Jay-Z takes Kenney to task for evicting Made in America from Parkway site
Rapper Jay-Z pushes back at Philly mayor for pulling the Parkway out from under Made in America.
8 years ago
Listen 2:05Pa. Supreme Court upholds Philly’s soda tax
Coalition representing soda distributors and stores selling soda continues calling on elected officials to repeal the tax.
8 years ago
Listen 2:03Medical respite for homeless now open in North Philly
Serenity has a total of 20 beds for homeless men and women.
8 years ago
Listen 2:18The Phillies are back, but are their fans?
A year after finishing in last place, the Phillies enter the All-Star break in first. But they're only drawing 825 more fans per game than last season.
8 years ago
Listen 1:52Delaware prisons make strides, but staffing remains significant problem
Prison officials say they’ve made measureable progress implementing recommendations outlined in an independent review following a prison riot in 2017.
8 years ago
Listen 5:41How Philly’s neighborhoods use street festivals to compete for summer dollars
Businesses in Philadelphia try to divert locals from going down the shore, to spend a little more time in the city.
8 years ago
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