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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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Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Politics & Policy

Strike force assembling to protect abortion rights in New Jersey

New Jersey’s Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin announces a team from across his office that will enforce protections for those seeking reproductive health care.

4 years ago

A closeup of Gov. Tom Wolf
Politics & Policy

Wolf, nursing homes come to agreement to boost staff

Wolf on Monday signed legislation authorizing nearly $300 million a year in additional Medicaid reimbursements, or nearly 20% more.

4 years ago

People cross a street in West Philadelphia, with brick rowhomes lining either side of the street.
Community

PlayStreets hires teens to run programs on Philly blocks, and trains them to respond to gunfire

Teens working the program as Play Captains have had to undergo special training in light of the ongoing gun violence crisis.

4 years ago

DA Larry Krasner thinks extended hour at Philly public pools could help with violence prevention. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Community

DA Krasner highlights the importance of Philly pools for violence prevention

Larry Krasner said giving young people an outlet such as a pool could help quell the rising tide of violence in Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Proud Boys members Zachary Rehl and Ethan Nordean march toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington, ahead of the Jan. 6 insurrection
Politics & Policy

Trump associates’ ties to extremists probed by Jan. 6 panel

The Jan. 6 panel said it is looking closely at any ties between people in Trump’s orbit and extremist groups accused of helping put into motion the violence at the Capitol.

4 years ago

An election worker processes mail ballots while wearing a face mask.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. lawmakers agreed to a big election funding deal — with strings attached

County elections officials have mixed reactions to the legislation, which creates grants but doesn't allow counties to get the jump on counting mail ballots.

4 years ago

A black freight train, operated by Norfolk Souther, speeds by on a track, as seen from the former train station in Phoenixville, PA.
Urban Planning

The historic Reading Railroad is planning a comeback as Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority holds its first meeting

SRPRA — not to be confused with SEPTA — is finally chugging along with plans to restore rail service connecting Reading, Pottstown, Phoenixville, and Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Volunteers load groceries into vehicles during a food distribution event
Community

Nonprofits receive $17.5 million to fight hunger and boost New Jersey restaurants

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority plans to award grants to 30 organizations to buy meals for the hungry from struggling restaurants.

4 years ago

Volunteer Karen Longo holds a tagged horseshoe crab during a population survey at James Farm Eclological Preserve in Ocean View, Del. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Under the full moon on a Delaware beach, volunteers tally horseshoe crabs during their annual mating ritual

Delaware’s Center for the Inland Bays brings volunteers each spring to count, catch, and tag horseshoe crabs, in order to track their population levels.

4 years ago

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A ''Help Wanted'' sign is seen at a business on the Wildwood boardwalk.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey law expands summer working hours for teenagers

The new regulations make permanent a 2021 law which expanded summer working hours for residents between 16 to 18 years old to up to 50 hours per week.

4 years ago

Musicians perform on a stage.
Community

Hispanic Fiesta celebrates 40 years in Philadelphia

The festival is a celebration of local Latin American and Hispanic culture. And this year’s event featured iconic musical guests.

4 years ago

Djokovic holds the Wimbledon trophy up in the air with one hand as he raises his arms.
Arts & Entertainment

Djokovic tops Kyrgios for 7th Wimbledon, 21st Slam trophy

The top-seeded Djokovic has won 28 matches in a row at Wimbledon and raised his career haul to 21 major trophies.

4 years ago

The Jan. 6 commission presents evidence below a screen which shows former President Donald Trump speaking with his Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 panel sets prime-time hearing on Trump, awaits Bannon

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot is returning to prime time with a Thursday evening hearing.

4 years ago

Rescue workers in Ukraine stand on a pile of rubble.
Community

Russian rocket attack kills 15 in Ukraine; others trapped

Ukrainian officials say at least 15 people were killed when a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in the eastern town of Chasiv Yar.

4 years ago

A man stands, speaking, in the foreground of the photo, with a red car and the American flag visible behind him.
Money

Crypto plunge is cautionary tale for public pension funds

The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies provides a cautionary tale for the few public pension funds that have dipped their toes into the crypto pool.

4 years ago

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