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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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Protesters and media are thrown on the road by ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. Inside the facility, detainees carried out a labor and hunger strike for days over alleged living conditions.
Politics & Policy

Congress members say conditions dire at New Jersey detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike

One lawmaker said detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark are being given small portions of food that “very often” contain maggots.

2 hours ago

Latonya Myers
Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

Women’s incarceration in the U.S., by the numbers

Women face unique challenges in a prison system originally designed for men

3 hours ago

Bruce Springsteen performing on stage with a guitar
Arts & Entertainment

Roots Picnic, West Philly Porchfest, Bruce Springsteen and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 28–31: Wine, Food & Music Festival in Delaware, jazz and classical music in Philly and Soar and Shore Airshow in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 hours ago

three self-portraits next to three other works on a wall
Arts & Entertainment

Historic Delaware museum marks America’s 250th with contemporary art that challenges America’s past

The Rockwood Museum pairs works by five regional artists with its historic collection to explore race, identity and who is included in “We the People.”

5 hours ago

Panelist Maya Izzard, 17, talks about the significance of the American Revolution
Community

America 250th: Philly event highlights youth perspectives on the American Revolution

The event, hosted by WHYY and Penn’s McNeil Center, brought together a panel of students and educators to discuss the meaning of democracy.

12 hours ago

The Port of Wilmington in Delaware.
Urban Planning

Cost of Delaware port project rises, but officials won’t say where the additional money will come from

Phase-one costs of the Edgemoor container terminal construction have ballooned from $415 million to $669 million.

16 hours ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at an election night watch party in Warminster, Pa., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Science

Gov. Shapiro announces plan to attract ‘responsible’ data center development

The plan would require data centers seeking tax incentives to mitigate their impacts on the environment and electric grid.

16 hours ago

The remains of a church building are seen following a devastating fire.
Community

Una histórica iglesia de Wilmington resulta dañada en un incendio masivo

Líderes religiosos, residentes y funcionarios electos se congregaron en Wilmington después de que un incendio destruyera gran parte de la histórica iglesia.

18 hours ago

Soccer celebrities, referees from national leagues
Arts & Entertainment

¿No puede esperar a la Copa del Mundo? La Delaware Super Cup trae el fútbol internacional al “Primer Estado”.

El torneo, que se extiende durante todo el fin de semana, atrae a cientos de equipos de fútbol de todo el mundo y genera un impulso económico estimado de $2 millones.

19 hours ago

General view of the MetLife stadium during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match
Arts & Entertainment

N.J,. N.Y. attorneys general launch investigation into FIFA World Cup ticket sales

The investigation comes after reports that fans are allegedly being misled about the locations of the seats they were purchasing.

19 hours ago

A large industrial complex near a suburban area
Politics & Policy

Fleisher: ‘As long as I’m mayor’ there will be no data centers in Cherry Hill

Mayor Dave Fleisher said officials are working on a proposal to ban the controversial facilities.

21 hours ago

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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill waves
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill wants data centers to pay for their own electricity

Sherrill’s proposal calls for data centers to give financial assistance to the communities where they are located.

21 hours ago

Listen 0:49
Marisha Marsh posing for a photo.
Community

‘We have to save ourselves’: Philly nonprofits are fighting for survival after a key sponsor lost more than $400,000

The collapse of the Federation of Neighborhood Centers has left nonprofits scrambling to recover lost funds.

1 day ago

Listen 2:50
a sign for Swarthmore College
Education

Swarthmore College to cover tuition for students from families making less than $200,000 annually

The Swarthmore Tuition Guarantee is only available to domestic students.

1 day ago

Listen 0:47
Scientists work with hyacinths in the lab.
Health

Can bioengineered chewing gum help prevent oral, head and neck cancers? Penn researchers are hopeful

The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases.

1 day ago

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