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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Life sized blooms that look like something out of a Dr. Seuss novel stand tall along the promenade at the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show in the Pa. Convention Center
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Philadelphia Flower Show, ‘Girl From The North Country’ and East Passyunk Restaurant Week in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 29 - March 3: Philadelphia Comic-Con, “Fiddler On the Roof” in N.J. and “The Little Mermaid” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A person carves an ice sculpture
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Alvin Ailey, Schomburg Symposium, Best Picture Weekend, The Legendary Wailers and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 22 - 25: Arctic Wonderland in Philly, Paul Stankard in N.J. and “Always…Patsy Cline” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Boyz II Men members, from left, Wanya Morris, Nathan Vaderpool, Shawn Stockman and Mike McCary rehearse at the Shrine Auditorium
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Boyz II Men, Philly Beer Fest and ‘Zooman and the Sign’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 16 - 18: James Baldwin celebration in Philly, Rowan Jazz Festival in N.J. and Oleta Adams in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Thousands descended upon Chinatown on Jan. 22, 2023 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Valentine’s Day celebrations, Super Bowl watch parties, Winter Jawn and Lunar New Year in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 8 - 11: Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day events, “Ghetto Gods of Divineland” in N.J., and Wilmington’s Children’s Chorus in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Brittany Davis, Patricia Floyd and Walter DeShields in the Bristol Riverside Theater production of
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Black History Month, NoLibs Restaurant Week, Freezefest and ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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U.S. singer Madonna performs
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Philly Tattoo Fest, Madonna, Lunar New Year and Dinos After Dark in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 24 - 28: Tattoo Fest in Philly, “The Producers” in N.J., and Common in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Two people smile as they talk over dinner at a restaurant
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Center City Restaurant Week, ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’ Ice Festival and an MLK Symposium in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 18 - 21: Center City Restaurant Week in Philly, Puppy Pals Lives in N.J. and OperaDelaware’s Studio Series are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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The scene at Girard College on MLK Day in 2018.
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MLK Day celebrations, Peabo Bryson, Ardmore Winter Beer Fest and ‘Love Notes 3’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 11 - 15: MLK Day in Philly, Marshall Charloff and the Purple Xperience in N.J. and a Whitney Houston tribute concert in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Performers dancing onstage
Things To Do
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Philly Loves Bowie Week, ‘Ain’t Too Proud,’ Tree-Cycling, cheer competition, and ‘Amplified’ exhibit in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 4 - 7: Philly Loves Bowie Week, Van Halen Nation in N.J., and ‘Princesses and Heroes’ in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Shadows behind a sheet show a person creeping foward, a tiny figure of a person, and a tiny figure of a tree
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‘Black Nativity,’ Disney on Ice, ‘Elf’ in concert, and ‘One-Man Nutcracker’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 21 - 24 : Samara Joy in Philly, Motown Holiday tribute in N.J., and WinterQueen concert in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Green lights and members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing onstage
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Joy-A-Thon, Tina Fey & Amy Poehler, Twisted Christmas, Punk Rock Flea Market, and TubaChristmas in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 14 - 17: Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Philly, “The Nutcracker” in N.J., and 90s Rock Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A large menorah is seen in the foreground. In the background is Independence Mall
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Patti LaBelle, Philadelphia Rare Book Fair, dual Nutcrackers, and Hanukkah celebrations in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 7 - 10: Rare Book Fair in Philly, “Who’s Holiday” in N.J., and Winterthur seasonal events in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A crowd gathered for the tree lighting
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Philly Holiday Experience, Diana Ross, The Big 5 Classic, and ‘Fat Ham’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 30 - Dec. 3: The Philly Holiday Experience, Diana Ross in N.J., and the Annual Holiday Craft Show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Lauryn Hill performs onstage
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Small Business Saturday, Museum Store Sunday, and Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 23 - 26: Seasonal attractions open in Philly, Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade in N.J., and Black Friday comedy show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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File photo: Runners weave their way through historic Philadelphia at the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday November 19th, 2017. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, The National Dog Show, Chicago & Friends, and holiday light shows in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 16 - 19: Marathon weekend in Philly, Chicago and Friends in N.J., and First State Ballet in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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