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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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Activists dressed as the Pokemon character Pikachu hold a sign that says,
Politics & Policy

U.S., China, and India absent from countries pledging to phase out coal

Existing targets for curbing global warming require countries to stop burning coal, but many major economies including the U.S., China, and India have set no formal dates.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Candidates who attended ‘Stop the Steal’ rally before deadly insurrection win races

At least 13 candidates on Tuesday's ballots for state or local offices were in Washington, D.C., for the rally promoting the lie that the 2020 election had been stolen.

5 years ago

FMC employees participate in a teleconference
Health

U.S. mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said companies that fail to comply could face penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation.

5 years ago

Kevin Brobson walks with his wife, Lauren
Politics & Policy

2021 gives Pennsylvania GOP more hope for big 2022 election

Republicans could be considered favored in next year's races for a new governor and a new U.S. senator.

5 years ago

The exterior of the Cooch home
Community

Breathing new life into the site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battlefield

The site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battle is being reimagined to tell the property’s story in a way that acknowledges Black and Indigenous history.

5 years ago

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Harry Potter exhibit sign at the Franklin Institute
Arts & Entertainment

Franklin Institute expecting tourism magic from Harry Potter exhibition

“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” will feature highlights from the entire Wizarding World. It opens at the Franklin Institute in February.

5 years ago

Smoke and steam rise from towers at the coal-fired Urumqi Thermal Power Plant in Urumqi in western China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. China, the world's biggest coal user, said Tuesday the fossil fuel will play a less dominant role in its energy mix and that, despite plans to build new coal-fired power plants, the country won't use it on a wide scale
Weather

Globe bounces back to nearly 2019 carbon pollution levels

A new study by climate scientists at Global Carbon Project finds that the world is on track to put 36.4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the air this year.

5 years ago

View of an empty classroom
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

With results trickling in, Pa. school board races don’t seem to show a decisive new political narrative

One thing seems clear based on early election returns: Results varied dramatically depending on the underlying politics of a district.

5 years ago

New Jersey State Senator-elect Edward Durr. (Facebook)
Politics & Policy

‘Like a Samson to the Goliath’: The GOP novice who could unseat a South Jersey powerbroker

Senate President Steve Sweeney, one of N.J.’s most powerful Democrats, could lose his seat to Republican Edward Durr in another close race.

5 years ago

Delaware County Courthouse (Google Maps)
Politics & Policy

Delco Democratic party declares victory for council and row office candidates — escaping a nationwide GOP revival

Some mail-in ballots still must be counted. But those votes usually lean Democratic, and unofficial winners have emerged in the County Council race.

5 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks to supporters from a podium
Politics & Policy

Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has won reelection over Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

5 years ago

This 2019 photo shows The Morgantown West Virginia High School Marching Band marches along John F Kennedy Blvd during the 100th Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Community

‘Turkey, football, and a late afternoon nap’: Philly Thanksgiving Parade to return to the parkway

Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is returning to a live event after going virtual last year.

5 years ago

Bobby Henon walks while wearing a face mask
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Witnesses called by defense in bribery trial testify to Henon’s dedication to his community

Character witnesses for the City Council member included a state representative, a priest, and a community advocate.

5 years ago

Santiago Esparza is vaccinated by a nurse
Health

Thousands of Delaware kids 5 to 11 eligible to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

The shots will be available at some pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, and at four state-run vaccine sites.

5 years ago

Bernadette Witt, left, and JoAnn Bartlett, right, process and double-check mail ballots
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Murphy vs. Ciattarelli: No winner, no loser yet in New Jersey governor’s race

Another unknown that many had assumed would have been easily answered by Tuesday’s results: How powerful will Democrats be in the Legislature?

5 years ago

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