NewsWorks Tonight

Episodes

1. 20

   NewsWorks Tonight, September 14, 2018

   One of Camden’s newest employers finds itself in hot water. Philadelphia’s Historical Commission hears hours of testimony on the fate of The Painted Bride. John Reitmeyer of NJSpotlight explains the many issues business owners are having with New Jersey’s summer season. A Philly museum finds its...

   Sep 14, 2018
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   NewsWorks Tonight, September 13, 2018

   Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney and the council come to compromise on a 15-month-long battle over funding affordable housing. A local hospital celebrates National Sepsis Day by training doctors and nurses to better spot the condition. The prosecution of those who supervised church officials accused...

   Sep 13, 2018
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   NewsWorks Tonight, September 12, 2018

   Negotiations are continuing to keep Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney from vetoing a bill to impose a 1 percent tax on construction. The United Nations provides a ray of hope for a Princeton graduate imprisoned for espionage in Iran. The money not going into local congressional races is just as...

   Sep 12, 2018
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   NewsWorks Tonight, September 11, 2018

   President Trump speaks at the Flight 93 memorial in western Pennsylvania today. SNAP and victims of Larry Nassar advocate for a 2 year civil suit window. A new study finds African Americans have higher rate of dementia than white people. We have a profile of Bucks County Congressman Brian...

   Sep 11, 2018

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   NewsWorks Tonight, September 10, 2018

   We get the latest update on a natural gas pipeline explosion in Western Pennsylvania. Delaware passes a slate of bills meant to address opioid deaths. We gauge possible flooding over the coming week. We look at the history of protests at reproductive health clinics. And Franklin Institute Chief...

   Sep 10, 2018
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   NewsWorks Tonight, September 7, 2018

   With the primaries decided, the general election battle for Delaware’s Senate seat begins. Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at the Gallup Poll, gives an update on America’s trust in media. A Miss America Pageant for the Me Too era debuts amid controversy. Jessica Martucci, research fellow with the...

   Sep 7, 2018
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   NewsWorks Tonight, September 6, 2018

   Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh enter a third contentious day. Abortion rights supporters consider what would change in Pennsylvania should Roe v Wade get overturned. A Pennsylvania bill wants to limit local governments’ control over how the next generation…

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   Sep 6, 2018

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   NewsWorks Tonight, September 5, 2018

   A Germantown church is providing sanctuary for two families, from Jamaica and Honduras. On the eve of the Delaware primary, we look at the races for Attorney General and U.S. Senate. A super PAC associated with Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan has put nearly half million dollars into TV ads...

   Sep 5, 2018
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   NewsWorks Tonight, September 4, 2018

   A former Philadelphia Police officer is now facing first degree murder charges for fatally shooting a suspect who fled from a traffic stop. We look at how New Jersey Senator Cory Booker maneuvers in the Capitol, and whether it’s in preparation for a White House bid in 2020. Multiple lawsuits are...

   Sep 4, 2018
10. 11

    NewsWorks Tonight, September 3, 2018

    New Jersey shoppers weigh in on a proposed ban on single-use plastic bags. A recent Supreme Court ruling and a changing economy are boosting some unions while others are dealing with a new reality. We look ahead to the fall sports season. The Made in America festival provided a boost to the local...

    Sep 3, 2018
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    NewsWorks Tonight, August 31, 2018

    A controversial contract between the City of Philadelphia and federal immigration authorities comes to an end, Abraham Gutman joins the show to give an overview. A Senate hopeful in Delaware gets some help on the campaign trail from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. A Philly labor union moves its…

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    Aug 31, 2018
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    NewsWorks Tonight, August 30, 2018

    Campbell Soup is not for sale … despite some investors’ wishes. Vonie Long, President of USW Amalgamated Local 1165 gives insight into the steel business. Philadelphia sees an uptick in STDs, but researchers say finding out why isn’t so simple. An invasive pest problem might be solved by another...

    Aug 30, 2018
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    NewsWorks Tonight, August 28, 2018

    We draw the curtains back to peek behind the scenes at the city of Philadelphia. All the components of city life, like water and sewage, trash, paperwork, emergency services and more– all require people to plan and perform a myriad of tasks every single day. We consider some of those roles on...

    Aug 28, 2018
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    NewsWorks Tonight August 27, 2018

    Philadelphia public school students head back into the classroom. Some hospital administrators worry about relying on J1 Visas to bring foreign specialists to the US. After many delays, Philadelphia starts to roll out its much touted ReBuild program. The Philadelphia-based Dixie Hummingbirds...

    Aug 27, 2018
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    NewsWorks Tonight, August 24, 2018

    Delaware Senator Chris Coons meets with President Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court. Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at the Gallup Poll, gives context on the nation’s history with presidential impeachment. A Philadelphia public school struggles to retain teachers despite the push for academic...

    Aug 24, 2018
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    NewsWorks Tonight, August 23, 2018

    Elevated levels of toxic chemicals show up in some Montgomery County groundwater. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Ana Orso discusses the practice of “redshirting.” A former steel town pushes hard to get a train line. Keshler Thibert joins the show to shine a light on Philadelphia’s struggling black...

    Aug 23, 2018
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    NewsWorks Tonight, August 22, 2018

    A Pennsylvania college town launches a program to help residents fight the rising costs of housing, caused by student demand. Eighteen public trash cans in Center City Philadelphia are now emblazoned with artwork raising awareness of advertising in public space. Amnah Ahmad, associate director at...

    Aug 22, 2018

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    NewsWorks Tonight, August 20, 2018

    The Delaware Attorney General’s office has its sights on a company tied to sex trafficking. A former priest and sexual abuse victim tells his story. Angela M. Liddle, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance, explains what actions parents need to take to prevent abuse. A...

    Aug 20, 2018
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    NewsWorks Tonight, August 17, 2018

    Prison officials are considering moving some inmates out of state as a temporary solution to staffing issues. Journalist Maura Ewing explains how criminal defendants are paying service charges and bail fees …even when they’re found to be innocent. Changes in the global recycling market mean…

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    Aug 17, 2018
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    NewsWorks Tonight, August 16, 2018

    Fed up with political inaction on improving bike lanes, cyclists are taking a different route. Dr. Ram Mudambi of Temple’s Fox School of Business explains the effect of tariffs on our region. A neighborhood watches in anger as a cherished memorial is destroyed. Blair Bowie of the Campaign Legal...

    Aug 16, 2018