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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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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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the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Courts & Law

Camden’s short-lived ICE agreement sparks alarm and action in Delaware

Camden Mayor Larry Dougherty says he was not directly involved in the agreement and didn't see it as a significant issue at the time.

2 weeks ago

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Robert Francis Prevost
Community

Villanova students take break from finals to celebrate the selection of Pope Leo XIV, class of ‘77

Students were surprised an American — especially a Villanova grad — was chosen as the next pope. Some hope he’ll be their next commencement speaker.

2 weeks ago

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A therapy session with health care professional taking notes
Health

Wedge Recovery Centers will close behavioral health services after 31-year run in Philadelphia

The organization has provided mental health and addiction treatment since 1994. Most services will stop by the end of May.

2 weeks ago

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People in the encampments
Health

Philly City Council passes restrictions on mobile van services in Kensington, bill heads to mayor’s desk

The bill dictates when and how mobile van service providers can operate in Kensington as they support people who are homeless and using drugs.

2 weeks ago

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A cannibis plant
Politics & Policy

Delaware Senate delays vote on new marijuana commissioner over conflict of interest concerns

Marijuana Commissioner nominee Joshua Sanderlin has interests in two cannabis businesses. Senators say that’s a legal problem.

2 weeks ago

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Council member Kendra Brooks, Council President Kenyatta Johnson and union workers outside Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council passes bill to protect workers who speak up for rights

Employers face fines of $2,000 for each violation, such as retaliation for workers standing up for their rights, under the worker protection bill.

2 weeks ago

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Sen. John Fetterman speaks
Politics & Policy

What to know about John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania senator who talks about mental health

As a senator, John Fetterman has made a rightward shift on some issues, prompting some former supporters to disavow him.

2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court of the United States, 2019.
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Courts & Law

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries

The order from U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston blocked the administration from putting an early end to the immigrants’ temporary legal status.

2 weeks ago

Frances Sheehan at Delco Gives Day
Community

Delco Gives kicks off second annual charitable-giving marathon with community tailgates

The online portal to donate to participating nonprofits is open. The Foundation for Delaware County wants community members to blitz local nonprofits with generosity.

2 weeks ago

Tom Mehaffie speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. House advances voter ID, omnibus election reform bills

In a 14-12 vote, with support from two Democrats and all 12 Republicans, the House State Government Committee advanced HB771.

2 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd
Community

Villanova grad Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

2 weeks ago

Security officers outside of the detention center
Courts & Law

What to know about the newly opened immigration detention center in New Jersey’s biggest city

The opening of the Newark facility has sparked protests outside the fenced-in building, including from Mayor Ras Baraka.

2 weeks ago

John Fetterman talks to reporters
Politics & Policy

Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with teachers union officials, AP sources say

In last week's meeting, sources say Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and slamming his hands on a desk.

2 weeks ago

Wendy Raymond speaks at a hearing on campus antisemitism
Education

GOP lawmakers berate Haverford College president for not discussing discipline for antisemitism

Wendy Raymond appeared with two other college presidents in D.C. on Wednesday but was singled out for not detailing student discipline in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests.

2 weeks ago

An assortment of very colorful floewrs
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Mother’s Day fun, VinylCon! and Lakecia Benjamin, in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 8 - May 11: Almost Unknown in Del., Wall Ball in Philly, and MMRBQ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 weeks ago

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